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Proceeding contribution from Anne Snelgrove (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 21 February 2008. It occurred during Legislative debate on Social Security.


Social Security

The hon. Gentleman is generous in giving way, but that is about all. The Labour Government have been more generous to pensioners than any previous Government. Fewer pensioners are living in poverty under Labour than under any previous Tory Government.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
472 c601 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Council tax benefits Children Fraud Income support Increases Fuel poverty Guaranteed minimum pensions Incapacity benefit Pension credit Pensioners Workplace pensions Poverty Pensions National insurance contributions Lone parents Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Take-up Uprating Social tariffs
Legislation
Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2008
Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2008
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk