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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Baroness Featherstone (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Blunkett (Labour) on Monday, 31 October 2005 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Pension Reform

Question
Whether he plans to bring forward legislation on pension reform in this Parliament.
Answer

As the hon. Lady will know, the Turner commission will report on 30 November. Ministers will then have the chance to respond and to continue the dialogue that is taking place across the country to gain a consensus—between political parties, I hope, as well as across the nation—on the way forward. The Prime Minister indicated at the beginning of October that we would make decisions during the next 12 months about the progression of the Government from that point, and at that stage we will of course make a statement to the House.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
438 c609 
22501 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Financial Assistance Scheme
Wednesday, 7 December 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Pensions Reform
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk