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Proceeding contribution from Philip Hollobone (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 5 December 2007. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Benefits Uprating.


Benefits Uprating

What is the official estimate of the rate of inflation as it applies to pensioners, and how does it compare with the proposed increase in the state pension next year? Of the alleged £1,500 real increase in the state pension in the past 10 years, what percentage, on average, has been taken up by council tax rises?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
468 c849 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Council tax benefits Children Housing benefit Jobseeker's allowance Income support Pension credit Pensioners Workplace pensions Pension rights Overseas residence Social security benefits State retirement pensions Young people Telephone services Uprating Pension Service
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk