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So what are we doing to find them? It is a really good question from the noble Lord, Lord Palmer. We are doing a lot. We kicked off last week with a week of action to drive up claims. We are working closely with charities and local authorities to encourage pensioners to check their eligibility and apply. We have written to every single local authority asking them to identify pensioners who might be eligible. The Deputy Prime Minister is working with housing associations and supported accommodation providers to ensure residents know the benefits they are entitled to. It is part of a cross-government effort in which we will, for example, ensure front-line NHS staff have the information they need to signpost patients who might need help with energy costs to where they can get support.