Debates between Gerald Jones and Samantha Dixon during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Gerald Jones and Samantha Dixon
Monday 4th September 2023

(1 year, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gerald Jones Portrait Gerald Jones (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney) (Lab)
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5. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of (a) inflation and (b) food prices on pensioners’ incomes.

Samantha Dixon Portrait Samantha Dixon (City of Chester) (Lab)
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13. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of (a) inflation and (b) food prices on pensioners’ incomes.

Laura Trott Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Laura Trott)
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In April, the state pension saw its largest ever rise of 10.1%, thanks to the triple lock protecting pensioners.