Proceeding contribution from Liam Byrne (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Pensions Bill (Lords).

Pensions Bill [Lords]

Of course. The hon. Lady makes an extremely fair point, and that is why, after the Turner commission met and the Pensions Act 2007 went through this House, a clear timetable was set for how the state pension age should increase. [Interruption.] The Secretary of State is muttering from a sedentary position about how the longevity assumptions have now been increased. That is perfectly fair, and we should have a national debate about how the state pension age should be brought forward; indeed, the Pensions Minister has issued a consultation. It is just a shame that it closes on Friday, after this debate is concluded.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 530 c58
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Age Contributions Capital rules Women Judges Personal savings Low incomes Workplace pensions Pensions State retirement pensions Reform Tax allowances Retirement Uprating
Legislation: Pensions Bill (HL) 2010-12
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Pensions Bill [Lords]

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