Dave Barry said: “If everyone applies for the pension credit they are eligible for they [the government] will be spending another three or four billion pounds more.
“Where’s the logic in that?”
Yvonne Cheung said: “Old people are sometimes very poor because the pension is not enough for them. The economy in the UK is not very good.”
A government spokesperson said: “We are committed to supporting pensioners – with millions set to see their State Pension rise by up to £1,700 this parliament through our commitment to the Triple Lock.
“We are also working with NHS staff to make sure the system is prepared for winter, while over a million pensioners will still receive the Winter Fuel Payment, and our drive to boost Pension Credit take up has already seen a 152% increase in claims.
“Many others will also benefit from the £150 Warm Home Discount to help with energy bills over winter and our extension of the Household Support Fund will help with the cost of food, heating and bills.”
