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Debate between Damian Green and Louise Haigh
Monday 21st November 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Green Portrait Damian Green
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I am afraid I cannot agree with the right hon. Lady on that. Currently, there are 4.05 million women aged 50 to 64 in employment. That compares with just under 3.5 million five years ago. As a percentage, it has gone up from below 60% to more than 65%. The benefits of work for older people are being applied to women as well, and that, of course, gives them much more control over their own lives.

Louise Haigh Portrait Louise Haigh (Sheffield, Heeley) (Lab)
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On the question about carers, it is now seven months since the minimum wage was increased, but the income threshold for carer’s allowance has not risen in line with the minimum wage. Will the Secretary of State act to raise it by just £5 a week to ensure that carers are not forced to cut their hours because they are caught in this loophole?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Notably in relation to older workers.