Lord Brennan of Canton
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(13 years, 11 months ago)
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Danny Alexander
It is for the unions to reflect and decide on their response. I am not standing here at the Dispatch Box to respond for them; it is strange enough to respond for the Liberal Democrats and the Conservative party. I hope that the trade unions will, on reflection, realise that this offer provides a justification for putting renewed effort and vigour into the scheme-by-scheme discussions and much less effort and vigour into any possible strike action.
Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (Lab)
What is the cost to the public purse of the changes the right hon. Gentleman has announced today?
Danny Alexander
The cost ceiling under these changes will be 8% higher than the previous cost ceiling we set out.