Proceeding contribution from Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 6 December 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Benefits Uprating.

Benefits Uprating

My hon. Friend is absolutely right; it was remiss of me not to trumpet that fact. Last year, we announced that we were reversing Labour's planned cut in the cold weather payment, which was due to fall to £8.50 and will now be £25 in each year of this Parliament. Last year, we spent over £400 million to help the most vulnerable when it is freezing cold, and that is a priority for this coalition Government.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 537 c168
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disability living allowance Social security benefits State retirement pensions Tax allowances Uprating Retail prices index Consumer prices index Average earnings
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Benefits Uprating

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