Benefits Uprating

Debate between David Rutley and Steve Webb
Wednesday 8th December 2010

(14 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Steve Webb Portrait Steve Webb
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My forecast is that the average pensioner will gain from our announcements today. I understand why the hon. Lady wants to pick out one little bit, but she knows that the average pensioner draws a basic state pension, which we have restored to earnings, which more than offsets any change to CPI.

David Rutley Portrait David Rutley (Macclesfield) (Con)
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The Minister rightly reminds the House about the importance of the triple guarantee, which will protect the value of state pensions. What feedback has he had on that important announcement?

Steve Webb Portrait Steve Webb
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend. I regularly meet pensioners groups throughout the country, and he will be reassured to know that the restoration of the earnings link has been universally well received.

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