Written question asked by Jackie Lawrence (Labour) on Monday, 29 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 November 2001. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Monday, 12 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Dept for Work and Pensions
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, What his policy is on the status of the basic state pension within overall pension provision in the United Kingdom. (Failed OPQ)
- Answer
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Mrs. Lawrence: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what his policy is on the status of the basic state pension within overall pension provision in the United Kingdom. [11701] Mr. McCartney: The basic state pension will remain the foundation of income in retirement. We have increased the rates above inflation this year and we will do so again next year.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 374 c574W; 11701
- Session
- 2001-02
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Pensions State retirement pensions Uprating
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