Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 3961

Pension Credit

Tabled: 3 September 2024
Answered: 11 September 2024

Question

Sir Mel Stride

ConservativeCentral Devon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many pensioners receive the State Pension as their only income and are not (a) in receipt of and (b) eligible for Pension Credit.

Answer

Emma Reynolds
The number of pensioners in receipt of state pension only is too small for robust analysis. Any pensioners in receipt of low amounts of State Pension would likely be eligible for other state support, subject to their individual financial and personal circ...

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