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Proceeding contribution from Sally Keeble (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 27 November 2006. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Treasury and Work and Pensions.


Treasury and Work and Pensions

Some people do not take the process up. I agree that that is an issue, just as it is an issue with the child trust fund. However, the figures for success show that the pension credit helps 1.9 million pensioners, of whom, significantly, 1.3 million are women. That is because it targets—[Interruption.]


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
453 c901 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Climate change Economic situation Poverty Pensions Public sector Public expenditure Statistics Welfare tax credits Taxation Skilled workers Unemployment Productivity World economy
Link
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