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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Harman (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 25 March 2010. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

The Prime Minister answered that question at the Dispatch Box yesterday. On pensions, however, I would like to say that when we came into government we had to deal with the massive problem of pensioner poverty. Since we have been in government, pensioners have no longer been what they used to be—most likely to be the poorest members of society. Along with tackling child poverty, we have done a great deal to tackle pensioner poverty. Indeed, for pensions of the future, we have ensured that there is an opportunity for employees to pay in, as well as requirements and obligations on employers to pay.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
508 c390 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Freedom of information Pensioners Taxation Treasury Gold and foreign exchange reserves
Link
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