Debate on bill on Friday, 1 February 2008, in the House of Commons, led by Patrick Mercer. The answering member was Derek Twigg.

Forces Widows' Pensions (Equality of Treatment) Bill

Forces Widows' Pensions (Equality of Treatment) Bill. Second reading debate. Adjourned. Debate to be resumed 22 February.

Secondary information

Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 471 c627-30
Session: 2007-08
Department: Ministry of Defence
Legislative stage: Second reading
Procedure: Private members' bills proceedings
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Related items: Forces Widows Pensions (Equality of Treatment) Bill.
Wednesday, 5 December 2007
Bills
House of Commons
Proceeding contributions: Annette Brooke | 471 c628 (Link to this contribution) I just wish to place on the record the Liberal Democrats' support for the Bill, and to note that thr...; Patrick Mercer | 471 c627-8 (Link to this contribution) I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I am grateful for the opportunity to bring ...; Derek Twigg | 471 c628-30 (Link to this contribution) I congratulate the right hon. Member for East Hampshire (Mr. Mates) on obtaining the time for this d...; Andrew Selous | 471 c628 (Link to this contribution) I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newark (Patrick Mercer) on his clear and lucid account ...
Subjects: Finance Pensions Widowed people Veterans
Legislation: Forces Widows' Pensions (Equality of Treatment) Bill 2007-08
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Parliamentary proceeding on www.publications.parliament.uk