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—
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- 2006-07
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- House of Lords chamber
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- 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
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- Pensions Bill 2006-07
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