Scotland written question – answered am ar 4 Chwefror 2003.
Bob Spink
Ceidwadwyr, Castle Point
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action she is taking to improve the standard of living of pensioners.
Anne McGuire
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland
This Government is spending around £6 billion extra in real terms on pensioners in 2002/03 as a result of policies introduced since 1997. We have introduced the Minimum Income Guarantee for poorer pensioners; Winter Fuel Payments for people aged 60 and over; free TV licences for the over 75s; and are introducing the new Pension Credit later this year, rewarding pensioners who save.
Yes2 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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