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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724427/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The latest available Pension Credit take-up statistics cover the financial year 2021 to 2022 and are available at: <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/income-related-benefits-estimates-of-take-up-financial-year-ending-2022\" target=\"_blank\">Income-related benefits: estimates of take-up: financial year ending 2022 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a>. These statistics are only available at Great Britain level and cannot be broken down to smaller geographical areas.<\/p><p>The Government is determined to ensure that the poorest pensioners get the support they need.<\/p><p>As part of the current Pension Credit Week of Action, we have joined forces with national charities, broadcasters and local authorities to encourage pensioners to check their eligibility and make a claim.<\/p><p>From 16 September, we will be running a national marketing campaign on a range of channels. The campaign will target potential pension-age customers, as well as friends and family who can encourage and support them to apply.<\/p><p>Our future campaign messaging will also focus on encouraging pensioners to apply for Pension Credit before the 21 December 2024, which is the last date for making a successful backdated claim for Pension Credit in order to receive a Winter Fuel Payment.<\/p><p>We will work with external partners, local authorities and the Devolved Governments to boost the take-up of Pension Credit.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate her Department has made of the number of people eligible for but not claiming Pension Credit in Middlesbrough & Thornaby East constituency.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724429/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The latest available Pension Credit take-up statistics cover the financial year 2021 to 2022 and are available at: <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/income-related-benefits-estimates-of-take-up-financial-year-ending-2022\" target=\"_blank\">Income-related benefits: estimates of take-up: financial year ending 2022 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a>. These statistics are only available at Great Britain level and cannot be broken down to smaller geographical areas.<\/p><p>The Government is determined to ensure that the poorest pensioners get the support they need.<\/p><p>As part of the current Pension Credit Week of Action, we have joined forces with national charities, broadcasters and local authorities to encourage pensioners to check their eligibility and make a claim.<\/p><p>From 16 September, we will be running a national marketing campaign on a range of channels. The campaign will target potential pension-age customers, as well as friends and family who can encourage and support them to apply.<\/p><p>Our future campaign messaging will also focus on encouraging pensioners to apply for Pension Credit before the 21 December 2024, which is the last date for making a successful backdated claim for Pension Credit in order to receive a Winter Fuel Payment.<\/p><p>We will work with external partners, local authorities and the Devolved Governments to boost the take-up of Pension Credit.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4269", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Andy McDonald"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724430/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>For the financial year 2022/23, the latest year that data that is available, 1.6m pensioners living in households not in receipt of Pension Credit were in relative poverty after housing costs, and 1.2m pensioners living in households not in receipt of Pension Credit were in absolute poverty after housing costs.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Statistics on the number of pensioners living in absolute and relative poverty in the UK are published annually in the \u201cHouseholds Below Average Income\u201d publication at <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/households-below-average-income-for-financial-years-ending-1995-to-2023\" target=\"_blank\">Households below average income: for financial years ending 1995 to 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)(opens in a new tab)<\/a><strong>. <\/strong>The latest available data with breakdowns by receipt of Pension Credit can be found on Stat-Xplore (<a href=\"https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/<\/a>) in the \u2018Households Below Average Income\u2019 dataset. The latest statistics published on 21 March 2024 are for the financial period 2022/23.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Guidance on how to use Stat-Xplore can be found here: <a href=\"https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/Getting-Started.html\" target=\"_blank\">Getting Started (dwp.gov.uk)<\/a>. An account is not required to use Stat- Xplore, the \u2018Guest Login\u2019 feature gives instant access to the main functions<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4077", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Emma Reynolds"}
        }
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Emma Reynolds"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate her Department has made of the number of pensioners living in (a) relative poverty and (b) absolute poverty that are not in receipt of Pension Credit.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4269", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Andy McDonald"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Andy McDonald"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724432", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Work and Pensions"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724432/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>This Government is committed to pensioners \u2013 everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Given the substantial pressures faced by the public finances this year and next, the government has had to make hard choices to bring the public finances back under control.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Winter Fuel Payments will continue to be paid to pensioner households with someone receiving Pension Credit or certain other income-related benefits. They will continue to be worth £200 for eligible households, or £300 for eligible households with someone aged 80 and over.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Over the next five years we expect over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pensions increase by thousands of pounds as a result of our commitment to the Triple Lock. Protecting the Triple Lock even in the current economic climate shows our steadfast commitment to pensioners.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We are prioritising support for pensioners through our Warm Homes Plan which will support investment in insulation and low carbon heating \u2013 upgrading millions of homes over this Parliament. Our long-term plan will protect billpayers permanently, reduce fuel poverty, and get the UK back on track to meet our climate goals.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We know there are low-income pensioners who aren\u2019t claiming Pension Credit, and we urge those people to apply. This will passport them to receive Winter Fuel Payment alongside other benefits \u2013 hundreds of pounds that could really help them. We will ensure that the poorest pensioners get the support they need.<\/p><p>As part of the current Pension Credit Week of Action, we have joined forces with national charities, broadcasters and local authorities to encourage pensioners to check their eligibility and make a claim.<\/p><p>From 16 September, we will be running a national marketing campaign on a range of channels. The campaign will target potential pension-age customers, as well as friends and family who can encourage and support them to apply.<\/p><p>Our future campaign messaging will also focus on encouraging pensioners to apply for Pension Credit before the 21 December 2024, which is the last date for making a successful backdated claim for Pension Credit in order to receive a Winter Fuel Payment.<\/p><p>We will work with external partners, local authorities and the Devolved Governments to boost the take-up of Pension Credit.<\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4077", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Emma Reynolds"}
        }
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Emma Reynolds"}
        , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2024-09-06", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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        ]}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2024-07-30", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Winter Fuel Payment"}
      , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"}
      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department plans to take to help support low income pensioners that will no longer receive the Winter Fuel Payment.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4269", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Andy McDonald"}
      }
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Andy McDonald"}
      ], "uin" : "2335"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724447", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Business and Trade"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724447/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Government is committed to delivering a genuine living wage for working people, and removing the discriminatory age bands, so that all adults can benefit.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The new Low Pay Commission (LPC) remit asks the LPC to make progress on extending the National Living Wage to all adults. This will be achieved in the coming years, with the Government basing this decision on robust evidence, as well as the recommendations from the Low Pay Commission.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The new remit is clear that this ambition should be pursued while also taking into account the effects on employment of younger workers, incentives for them to remain in training or education and the wider economy.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4418", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Justin Madders"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2024-07-30", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Written Statement of 30 July 2024 on Low Pay Commission Remit, HCWS43, by what date will 18 to 20 year olds be in receipt of the single adult National Minimum Wage.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4269", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Andy McDonald"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Andy McDonald"}
      ], "uin" : "2337"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724448", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Business and Trade"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724448/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Government has issued a new remit to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to recommend a National Living Wage (NLW) which takes into account the impact on business, competitiveness, the labour market, the wider economy and for the first time this year, the cost of living, including the expected annual trends in inflation.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>When recommending rates, the LPC carries out extensive research and consultation, drawing on economic, labour market and pay analysis, independent research, and stakeholder evidence to inform its recommendations.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>When setting new rates, the Government publishes an Impact Assessment (IA) for that year\u2019s increases this sets out the evidence base that informs the Government\u2019s decision on the rate.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4418", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Justin Madders"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4269", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Andy McDonald"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Andy McDonald"}
      ], "uin" : "2338"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724449", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Business and Trade"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1724449/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Government has issued a new remit to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to recommend a National Living Wage (NLW) which takes into account the impact on business, competitiveness, the labour market, the wider economy and for the first time this year, the cost of living, including the expected annual trends in inflation.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>When recommending rates, the LPC carries out extensive research and consultation, drawing on economic, labour market and pay analysis, independent research, and stakeholder evidence to inform its recommendations.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>When setting new rates, the Government publishes an Impact Assessment (IA) for that year\u2019s increases this sets out the evidence base that informs the Government\u2019s decision on the rate.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4418", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Justin Madders"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Written Statement of 30 July 2024 on Low Pay Commission Remit, HCWS43, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the National Living Wage in line with the forecast rate of CPI inflation.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1722830/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Secretary of State recently announced a series of initial steps towards ending the crisis in the water sector. This included announcing consumers will gain new powers to hold water company bosses to account through powerful new customer panels. For the first time in history, customers will have the power to summon board members and hold water executives to account.<\/p><p>We will provide further details on these panels in the coming months.<\/p><p>I would also refer the hon. Member to the Written Statement made by the Secretary of State on 18 July: <a href=\"https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-07-18/hcws3\" target=\"_blank\">Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament<\/a>.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4645", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Emma Hardy"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Written Statement of 18 July 2024 on First steps to reform water sector, what steps he is taking to establish customer panels; and what mechanisms for accountability to customers will the customer panels have.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Written Statement of 18 July 2024 on First steps to reform water sector, HCWS3, under what circumstances compensation payments to customers will be triggered through the proposed strengthened protection and compensation for households and business measures.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1722836/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The new Ministerial Taskforce will drive cross-government action on child poverty, starting with overseeing the development of our ambitious new strategy, in line with the Opportunity Mission.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>After initial engagement, the formal work to develop the new child poverty strategy will begin and we will publish a Full Terms of Reference in the coming weeks. Recognising the wide-ranging causes of child poverty, we will explore how we can use all the available levers we have across government and wider society to drive forward the change our children need.<\/p>"}
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