Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Nick Smith Excerpts
Thursday 30th January 2020

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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That is a manifesto commitment, and it will be introduced. I am afraid APCOA will get its come-uppance when that happens.

Nick Smith Portrait Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (Lab)
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The Financial Times fears that there will be another pensions scandal, potentially affecting 160,000 people with defined benefit pension schemes. The Financial Conduct Authority thinks that there could be problems with the transfer advice given by 76% of firms. This is an £80 billion market, so can we have a statement from the Treasury to try to get to the bottom of this scandal?

Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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Anything relating to pensions is extremely important. A pensions Bill will be introduced in the House of Lords fairly soon, so these matters will be discussed on the Floor of the House in due course.