Social Security Advisory Committee: Winter Fuel Payment

Debate between Iqbal Mohamed and Emma Reynolds

Tuesday 12th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Emma Reynolds]

I would be very pleased if all pensioners who are eligible for pension credit applied and received the help that they deserve.

[Iqbal Mohamed (Dewsbury and Batley) (Ind)]

The Minister will be aware that billions of pounds in benefits and financial help, including pension credit, goes unclaimed every year due to the stigma associated with claiming benefits, and the huge difficulty that claimants encounter when navigating the system. What measures are the Government taking to encourage greater take-up and to simplify the benefits system?