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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to Q329 of the oral evidence given by the Minister for Pensions to the Work and Pensions Select Committee on 10 January 2024, HC 144, what discussions his Department has had with the Cabinet Office on adequate means of redress for individuals impacted by the collapse of the AEA Technology pension scheme.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1605447/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The past presence test (PPT) is a qualifying condition for the DWP disability and carer benefits and ensures claimants have a substantial and recent connection to the UK.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>There are a number of exemptions to the PPT which are clearly set out in secondary legislation. The PPT policy is kept under review and changes are made when appropriate, as shown by the amendments that have been made over the last few years in response to different situations; for example, introducing exemptions for refugees, those granted humanitarian status and for some people fleeing the conflicts in Afghanistan and Ukraine.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Claimants who were abroad and could not return to Great Britain due to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 epidemic were advised that they could continue to be paid for as long as those restrictions remained in place. Once restrictions were lifted, allowing for travel back, then claimants were expected to do so if they wanted to continue to receive payment.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department have made of the potential merits of changing the requirements of past presence tests for social security benefits to take account of peoples inability to travel during the covid-19 pandemic.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4432", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Patrick Grady"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1605448/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Category D State Pension is a non-contributory pension for those aged 80 and over who either have no basic State Pension or whose State Pension is less than the current Category D rate of £85.00 per week and who meet the residency conditions. The residency conditions include the requirement to have been resident in Great Britain for 10 years in a continuous period of 20 years which includes the day before the person\u2019s 80<sup>th<\/sup> birthday or any day thereafter. This residence requirement is a different test to the \u201cpast presence test\u201d which applies to certain disability and carers benefits.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Category D State Pension does not form part of the new State Pension for those who reach State Pension age on or after 6<sup>th<\/sup> April 2016. No assessment has been made of the merits of changing the residence requirements in light of the Covid 19 travel restrictions.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department have made of the potential merits of changing the requirements of past presence tests for applicants to the over 80 pension to take account of peoples inability to travel during the covid-19 pandemic.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will take steps to review social security benefit applications rejected on the basis of the past presence test, in the context of people's inability to travel during the covid-19 pandemic.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1549521/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Estimates for Pension Credit take-up are only available at the Great Britain level. The latest statistics are in the publication: Income-related benefits: estimates of take-up: financial year 2019 to 2020 - GOV.UK (<a href=\"http://www.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.gov.uk<\/a>)<\/p><p>Pension Credit provides vital financial support to pensioners on a low income and we want all those who are eligible to claim it. That\u2019s why the Department launched a £1.2m nationwide communications campaign in April to raise awareness of Pension Credit and increase take-up. The campaign included:<\/p><ul><li>Promotion of Pension Credit on social media, via internet search engines and sponsored advertising on targeted websites that pensioners, their friends and family are likely to visit;<\/li><li>Information screens in Post Offices and GP surgeries across GB;<\/li><li>Advertising in regional and national newspapers and on national and local broadcast radio;<\/li><li>Advertising on the sides of buses, interior bus panels and digital street displays;<\/li><li>Leaflets and posters in Jobcentres, as well as digital versions which could be used by stakeholders and partners across local communities;<\/li><li>Engagement with Local Authorities nationwide through the Government Communication Service local network and promotional materials to enable them to support the campaign; and<\/li><li>In June, we held a second Pension Credit awareness media \u2018day of action\u2019 working in close collaboration with broadcasters, newspapers and other partners such as Age UK, Independent Age and the private sector to reach out to pensioners to promote Pension Credit through their channels.<\/li><li>An updated digital toolkit with information and resources that any stakeholder can use to help promote Pension Credit.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p>This month we\u2019re undertaking a further burst of communications activity, including press and radio advertising and social media focusing on highlighting to pensioners that if they apply for Pension Credit by 18 December, it will not be too late to qualify for a £324 Cost of Living Payment \u2013 subject to Pension Credit backdating rules.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>On 7 December, around 40 MPs attended a Pension Credit event at Portcullis House which I hosted. I was pleased to hear about the work that a number of MPs are already doing to help their constituents make a claim and also that others pledged to help promote Pension Credit ahead of 18 December.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>In the new year, DWP will again write to over 11 million pensioners as part of the annual uprating of State Pension. The accompanying leaflet has been updated to include the prominent campaign messaging promoting Pension Credit.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of people eligible for Pension Credit but who are not claiming it in each of the nations of the UK.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1549522/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Estimates for Pension Credit take-up are only available at the Great Britain level. The latest statistics are in the publication: Income-related benefits: estimates of take-up: financial year 2019 to 2020 - GOV.UK (<a href=\"http://www.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.gov.uk<\/a>)<\/p><p>Pension Credit provides vital financial support to pensioners on a low income and we want all those who are eligible to claim it. That\u2019s why the Department launched a £1.2m nationwide communications campaign in April to raise awareness of Pension Credit and increase take-up. The campaign included:<\/p><ul><li>Promotion of Pension Credit on social media, via internet search engines and sponsored advertising on targeted websites that pensioners, their friends and family are likely to visit;<\/li><li>Information screens in Post Offices and GP surgeries across GB;<\/li><li>Advertising in regional and national newspapers and on national and local broadcast radio;<\/li><li>Advertising on the sides of buses, interior bus panels and digital street displays;<\/li><li>Leaflets and posters in Jobcentres, as well as digital versions which could be used by stakeholders and partners across local communities;<\/li><li>Engagement with Local Authorities nationwide through the Government Communication Service local network and promotional materials to enable them to support the campaign; and<\/li><li>In June, we held a second Pension Credit awareness media \u2018day of action\u2019 working in close collaboration with broadcasters, newspapers and other partners such as Age UK, Independent Age and the private sector to reach out to pensioners to promote Pension Credit through their channels.<\/li><li>An updated digital toolkit with information and resources that any stakeholder can use to help promote Pension Credit.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p>This month we\u2019re undertaking a further burst of communications activity, including press and radio advertising and social media focusing on highlighting to pensioners that if they apply for Pension Credit by 18 December, it will not be too late to qualify for a £324 Cost of Living Payment \u2013 subject to Pension Credit backdating rules.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>On 7 December, around 40 MPs attended a Pension Credit event at Portcullis House which I hosted. I was pleased to hear about the work that a number of MPs are already doing to help their constituents make a claim and also that others pledged to help promote Pension Credit ahead of 18 December.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>In the new year, DWP will again write to over 11 million pensioners as part of the annual uprating of State Pension. The accompanying leaflet has been updated to include the prominent campaign messaging promoting Pension Credit.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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