Business question from Lord Austin of Dudley (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 14 October 2010. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.

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Thank you, Mr Speaker. Despite what the Leader of the House said earlier, the rate at which emergency cold weather payments will be made this year was fixed on Monday when the regulations were made. As things stand, 4 million of Britain's poorest families and pensioners stand to have their benefits cut by two thirds and to receive just £8.50. Should not the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions come to the House at the earliest opportunity to clear this shambles up?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 516 c504
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Pensioners Social security benefits Winter fuel payment
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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