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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 June 2007. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Pensions Bill.


Pensions Bill

The figures that I gave related to annuity pots and the percentage of people who benefited from those annuity pots. Of course, annuity rates change. As I think we all recognise, they are impacted by inflation and longevity assumptions and by what is happening with interest rates, so they are bound to change. I am not sure what point the noble Lord was pressing. As I have already set out, I fear that the RIF would quickly become heavily marketed and used as a vehicle for saving funds for inheritance. That is clearly not part of the deal for giving tax relief. If I misunderstand the purpose—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
692 c1150-1 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Assets Annuities Investment Insolvency Government assistance Financial assistance scheme Personal savings Workplace pensions Pensions Pension funds Pension Protection Fund Married people Pension rights Overseas residence
Legislation
Pensions Bill 2006-07
Link
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