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Debate between Karl Turner and David Rutley
Monday 13th December 2021

(3 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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My hon. Friend is a doughty campaigner on these matters, but we also have a doughty Pensions Minister who is working incredibly hard to increase the take-up. I also highlight to him that, as I am sure he knows, winter fuel payments and cold weather payments are also available to help pensioners on low incomes over the winter period.

Karl Turner Portrait Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab)
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10. What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the state pension in tackling pensioner poverty; and if she will make a statement.