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Hannah Bardell

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Monday 13th November 2023

(5 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Guy Opperman Portrait Guy Opperman
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There are two key points here. Consolidation will make a massive difference, but more important is the transformation of workplace savings through auto-enrolment for young people. The figure has risen from below 40% to well over 80%, and it will get bigger as time moves on.

Hannah Bardell Portrait Hannah Bardell (Livingston) (SNP)
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For those who suffer from endometriosis, Crohn’s disease and colitis, incontinence is a daily challenge. For the purpose of the Government’s proposed changes in the incontinence descriptor, what capability assessment has been done, and was there any consultation with those sufferers?

Tom Pursglove Portrait Tom Pursglove
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I hear the point that the hon. Lady has raised. We have, of course, had the consultation, and many views were expressed. We will now consider those views very carefully, and come forward as appropriate in the normal way.

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