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Pensions Bill

I am happy to be involved in that. I should stress that I speak as a DWP Minister these days; I used to do Treasury stuff in the Whips’ Office. I am sure that we can get the right officials around the table to explore these issues in more detail. Obviously it is outside my power to say how this matter might be taken forward but, given the concerns expressed, that would be a good first step. I am happy to commit to that, to facilitate engagement with the Leader of the House of Commons and, if communications have not been speedy enough in the past, to see what we can do to move them forward. I do not know where this might head at the end of the day—I cannot commit to that—but there is a real issue and I am happy to commit to working with noble Lords to see what movement we may be able to make. That is as far as I am able to go today.