Pension Credit

6.

Mr. Ross
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps she is taking to publicise the new Pensions Credit in Scotland. [113330]

13.

Ann McKechin
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans her Department has to ensure that pensioners in Scotland take up the Pension Credit. [113343]

Mrs. McGuire
The Pension Service is writing to all pensioner households to explain Pension Credit and invite applications. This will be supported by extensive advertising.

10.

Mrs. Irene Adams
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many pensioners in Scotland she expects will take up the Pension Credit. [113334]

Mrs. McGuire
Around 400,000 pensioner households in Scotland will be eligible for Pension Credit when it is introduced in October 2003.