Ministerial Corrections

Tuesday 9th October 2018 Ministerial Corrections

Tuesday 9 October 2018

Treasury

Tuesday 9th October 2018 Ministerial Corrections

Household Debt

The following is an extract from Treasury Questions on 11 September 2018.

[Sir Vince Cable (Twickenham) (LD)]

British families are currently spending considerably more than their disposable income and, as a consequence, debt levels in relation to income are rising back to crisis levels. At the same time, France and Germany have big savings surpluses. Which is the most sustainable of the two options?

[John Glen]

What is sustainable is that real household disposable income is up by 4.6% since 2010. I acknowledge that there are those who are experiencing challenges, and that is why I have set out the measures the Government are taking and are determined to take to assist those in a vulnerable position.

[Official Report, 11 September 2018, Vol. 646, c. 586.]

Letter of correction from the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, the hon. Member for Salisbury (John Glen):

An error has been identified in the response I gave to the right hon. Member for Twickenham (Sir Vince Cable).

The correct response should have been:

[John Glen]

What is sustainable is that real household disposable income is up by 3.4% since 2010. I acknowledge that there are those who are experiencing challenges, and that is why I have set out the measures the Government are taking and are determined to take to assist those in a vulnerable position.

Work and Pensions

Tuesday 9th October 2018 Ministerial Corrections

Defined-benefit Pension Schemes

The following is an extract from a debate in Westminster Hall on Defined-benefit Pension Schemes on 10 July 2018.

[Guy Opperman]

For the avoidance of doubt among everyone reading the debate, the PPF compensation scheme ensures that individuals receive at least 90% of their pension benefits.

[Official Report, 10 July 2018, Vol. 644, c. 330WH.]

Letter of correction from the Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the hon. Member for Hexham (Guy Opperman).

An error has been identified in my response to the debate.

The correct wording should have been:

[Guy Opperman]

For the avoidance of doubt among everyone reading the debate, the PPF compensation scheme ensures that individuals initially receive at least 90% of their pension benefits, subject to an overall cap.

Women and Equalities

Tuesday 9th October 2018 Ministerial Corrections

Topical Questions

The following is an extract from Women and Equalities Topical Questions on Thursday 13 September 2018.

[Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (SNP)]

T5. It is extremely important that the injustice suffered by the WASPI women is not allowed to slip off the political agenda, because many women in my constituency are suffering terribly as a result. Will the Minister stand up for women and commit today to urging the Chancellor to put in place transitional arrangements at the autumn Budget?

[Sarah Newton]

The hon. Lady will be aware that £1.1 billion of concessions have been made, and it is really important to note that as a result of our reforms, more than 3 million more women will receive £550 a year more by 2030.

[Official Report, 13 September 2018, Vol. 646, c. 866.]

Letter of correction from the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, the hon. Member for Truro and Falmouth (Sarah Newton):

An error has been identified in the response I gave to the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Patricia Gibson).

The correct response should have been:

[Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (SNP)]

T5. It is extremely important that the injustice suffered by the WASPI women is not allowed to slip off the political agenda, because many women in my constituency are suffering terribly as a result. Will the Minister stand up for women and commit today to urging the Chancellor to put in place transitional arrangements at the autumn Budget?

[Sarah Newton]

The hon. Lady will be aware that £1.1 billion of concessions have been made, and it is really important to note that as a result of our reforms, more than 3 million women will receive on average £550 a year more by 2030.