Proceeding contribution from Albert Owen (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 15 June 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Bill (HL).
Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Bill [Lords]
I very much welcome the Bill and the partnership between the National Assembly for Wales and this Parliament. Does my right hon. Friend envisage that the commissioner’s role should include raising awareness, as many pensioners do not apply for means-tested benefits? I accept that we are moving away from means testing, but I am concerned that when we apply the earnings link many of those poorer pensioners will be left behind. Does he believe that the commissioner should assist pensioners in those circumstances?
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- 447 c921
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- 2005-06
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Complaints Access Devolved matters Age Cross border cooperation Equality Finance Functions Pensioners Powers of entry Protection Powers Public appointments Poverty Pensions Public bodies Older people National Assembly for Wales Staff Wales Research Commissioner for Older People in Wales
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- Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Bill (HL) 2005-06
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