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Proceeding contribution from Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 17 February 2011. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Social Security.


Social Security

I am unconcerned about it being too generous. When the ratcheting effect was considered in the '80s, when Barbara Castle presented her proposals for pensioners, I was supportive of her, but concern was expressed in the House at the time.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
523 c1192 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Index linking Workplace pensions Social security benefits State retirement pensions Uprating Consumer prices index Average earnings
Legislation
Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2011
Social Security Benefits and Up-rating Order 2011
Link
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