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
Labour — Edinburgh 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 BellThe 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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