Lorraine Beavers
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Civil Service Pensions
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Nick Thomas-Symonds
I am more than happy to do that for the hon. Gentleman’s constituent Jamie. That is totally unacceptable.
Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North and Fleetwood) (Lab)
My constituents have been treated appallingly by Capita. Some of them have died waiting for their pension—the inevitable consequences of outsourcing contracts on the cheap. I welcome the Government’s decision to hold Capita to account at last. Will the Minister ensure that no more Government contracts will be awarded to Capita and explain why, given its dreadful performance, anyone thought it was sensible to award it the Synergy contract?
Nick Thomas-Symonds
My hon. Friend has spoken powerfully on many occasions about how her constituents have been affected by this issue; I know she has many cases. The introduction last month of the public interest test, which will end outsourcing by default, will make such a difference.