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Debate between Nigel Huddleston and Guy Opperman
Monday 15th October 2018

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Guy Opperman Portrait Guy Opperman
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My hon. Friend is right. The dashboard will transform how his constituents keep track of their growing number of pensions. This, along with the Single Financial Guidance Body, which the Government set up last year, will provide free and impartial information and guidance to help people plan for their retirement.

Nigel Huddleston Portrait Nigel Huddleston
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Will the Minister explain how the development of this online system will benefit my constituents?

Guy Opperman Portrait Guy Opperman
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Some 15,000 people in my hon. Friend’s constituency have been auto-enrolled thanks to the 2,010 employers supporting the system. As auto-enrolment expands, there will be a number of different pension pots, and having an online tool that everybody can access will be a massive addition for his constituents.