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Proceeding contribution from Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 29 March 2011. It occurred during Budget debate on Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation.


Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

The hon. Lady's comment on working four years longer is simply incorrect, but I take what she says. The reality is that the Government are doing what we were asked to do—equalise the ages—and increasing the age to 66. I recognise the group she mentions, but they will be covered and supported in other ways anyway, so this is not a loss—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
526 c197 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disability living allowance Alcoholic drinks Business Corporation tax Apprentices Budgets Housing benefit Environment protection Excise duties Fiscal policy Economic situation Economic growth Local government finance Pensions Public expenditure Public sector net cash requirement Social security benefits Small businesses Regulation Taxation Technology Unemployment Budget March 2011
Link
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