Public Service Pensions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Public Service Pensions

Gavin Williamson Excerpts
Wednesday 2nd November 2011

(13 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Danny Alexander Portrait Danny Alexander
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I think what the hon. Lady has said is total nonsense; that is not an appropriate characterisation of what we have done. I do not regret the way the talks have progressed for the past eight months, and I look forward to reaching agreement on this issue, with or without the support of the Opposition.

Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson (South Staffordshire) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend outline how he thinks the unions should respond to the proposals he has set out today? Does he agree with most Members on the Government Benches, who think the unions should respond by today calling off any planned industrial action?