Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of levels of pension credit take up by Military veterans.

The Department for Work and Pensions treats its responsibilities under the Armed Forces Covenant very seriously and through a network of Armed Forces Champions in Jobcentres, for example, provides expert help and support, including help with benefits, to those veterans who need it most.

Information on the levels of Pension Credit take up by Military Veterans is not available.

The latest available Pension Credit take-up statistics cover the financial year 2023 to 2024 and are available at: Income-related benefits: estimates of take-up: financial year ending 2024 - GOV.UK.