Skip to main content

Proceeding contribution from Nigel Waterson (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 1 March 2010. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Social Security.


Social Security

So, we are clear—the hon. Gentleman is making a point. The Liberal Democrats, knowing that they are never going to win these votes, are simply trying to make a point. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman has caught up with the fact that his party has, in recent weeks, abandoned its policies to introduce a universal citizens pension, free care for the elderly and free tuition fees. I wonder how much longer the queue of policies being replaced with mere aspirations will become. We take an altogether more responsible approach. So, although we are far from happy with some aspects of the order, as I have explained, we will not seek to defeat or delay it.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
506 c759 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Council tax benefits Carers' benefits Housing benefit Jobseeker's allowance Income support Economic situation Inflation Pension credit Social security benefits State retirement pensions Uprating Winter fuel payment Employment and support allowance
Legislation
Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2010
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk