Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 4400

Pensioners: Income

Tabled: 5 September 2024

Answered: 12 September 2024

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of pensioners who have an income lower than the (a) minimum and (b) living wage.

Answer

Emma Reynolds

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage are hourly rates. Pensioners do not receive their income at an hourly rate. As such, the requested information is not available.