I thank the noble Lord for giving way. While we are on that point, can he give us the latest estimate of the number of pensioners who are not claiming the pension credit to which they would be entitled? I believe that the latest figure I saw was 1.8 million. Can he update us on that?
Christmas Bonus (Specified Sum) Order 2008
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 December 2008.
It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Christmas Bonus (Specified Sum) Order 2008.
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Reference
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2008-09
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House of Lords Grand Committee
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