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Proceeding contribution from Tony Wright (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 18 April 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Pensions Bill.


Pensions Bill

That is the point on which I need to reflect to see whether we can pin down what has been said. I take the point that we will have another opportunity to consider the issue, but I am determined to ensure that we cover all the schemes that should be covered. I do not accept, on technical grounds, the Minister’s point that we would be opening the door. It would be more straightforward if the Minister accepted the new clause and, if it turned out that it needed more work, that could be done. That would be the easiest way to proceed. As people have said, this has been a long journey and we are not at the end of it—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
459 c352 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Compensation Carers Assets Age Annuities Eligibility Insolvency Financial assistance scheme Pension credit Personal savings Low incomes Protection Pay Workplace pensions Pensions Payments Personal pensions Means-tested benefits Pension funds Pension Protection Fund Pension rights State retirement pensions Reform Uprating Personal Accounts Delivery Authority State second pension
Legislation
Pensions Bill 2006-07
Link
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