Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 20267

Older People: Poplar and Limehouse

Tabled: 16 December 2024

Answered: 19 December 2024

Question

Apsana Begum

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to help tackle poverty in older people in Poplar and Limehouse constituency in the context of changes to the eligibility criteria for the winter fuel payment.

Answer

Emma Reynolds

The Government is honouring our commitment to the Triple Lock with a 4.1% increase to the basic State Pension and the new State Pension; and we are also increasing the standard minimum guarantee in Pension Credit by 4.1%. As such, according to the latest ...

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