Pensions: Britons Living Abroad Debate

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Lord Clinton-Davis

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Wednesday 9th March 2011

(13 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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My Lords, the figures for non-frozen pensioners are 610,000 and for frozen pensioners 550,000. The difference in payment is currently between £57 for the non-frozen and £32.70 for the frozen. I am satisfied, as are the courts, that what we have is objective and justifiable in this area.

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Would the Minister apologise for yesterday’s tantrum? I am very concerned about his mental health.

Lord Freud Portrait Lord Freud
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My Lords, the expert in thumping Palace woodwork, who is Black Rod of course, suggested that I did not make a habit of maltreating the furniture. I am happy to take that advice to heart.

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