Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 64354

Pensioners: Poverty and Social Security Benefits

Tabled: 1 July 2025
Answered: 9 July 2025

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to (a) reduce pensioner poverty and (b) increase pension benefit uptake.

Answer

Torsten Bell
The Government is committed to supporting pensioners and giving them the financial security and dignity they deserve. The State Pension is the foundation of support for older people and together with the private and workplace pensions system provides for ...

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