Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Bob Blackman Excerpts
Tuesday 11th December 2012

(11 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Last but not least, Mr Bob Blackman.

Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
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The Government moved swiftly to compensate the victims of the Equitable Life scandal, who were ignored by the Labour Government. The one set of people who were excluded from the legislation were the pre-1992 trapped annuitants. I know that the Minister has been considering this issue. Will he update the House on what consideration will be given to those weak and vulnerable people who just want some safety for the rest of their lives?

Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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My hon. Friend has campaigned well on this issue and I recently met representatives of the Equitable Members Action Group to discuss it. The Government are focused on delivering the current scheme efficiently and effectively.