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Proceeding contribution from Phil Hope (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 15 July 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on Caring for the Elderly.


Caring for the Elderly

I am loth to intervene, but the right hon. Gentleman seems to be arguing for option 2, which is the insurance model—partnership with a voluntary option. What does he see as the strengths and weaknesses of that option in the longer term?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
496 c390 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disability Finance Pensioners Low incomes Poverty Older people Means-tested benefits Social security benefits State retirement pensions Social services
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk