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Pension Credit: Sutton and Cheam

Asked by Luke TaylorLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 18 December 2024UIN 19490

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many eligible pensioners have applied for Pension Credit in Sutton and Cheam constituency since 1 August 2024.

Answered by Emma Reynolds

National statistics published on 28 November, show that 150,000 Pension Credit claims were received between 29 July 2024 and 17 November 2024 - Pension Credit applications and awards: November 2024 - GOV.UK. Please note, this information is published weekly and the nearest available date to 1 August was used.

We do not hold this data at constituency level.

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