Proceeding contribution from Ian Jnr Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 23 February 2012. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Pensions and Social Security.

Pensions and Social Security

Although I understand the point about the real increase in the state pension from £102.15 to £107.45, I do not consider it something to be doing cartwheels about. In reality, it will not have a major impact on the lives of the elderly across this nation, especially given that just a few weeks ago, the House removed £100 from the winter fuel allowance. Effectively, the oldest pensioners are £50 a year worse off, not better off. I think that we have to get real. This is not enough.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 540 c1045
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Benefits rules Index linking Workplace pensions Pensions Social security benefits State retirement pensions Reform Uprating
Legislation: Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2012; Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2012; Pensions Act 2008 (Abolition of Protected Rights) (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) (Amendment) Order 2012
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Pensions and Social Security

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