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Public Service Pensions
Wednesday 2nd November 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Absolutely. Value is reflected in two ways, in terms of cost and in terms of the effectiveness of the support that is given. In my experience, volunteer-led organisations enjoy a different level of trust among the people whom they are trying to help.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
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Would the Minister welcome increased Government spending to enable the voluntary sector to deal with human trafficking? If the money went through the Salvation Army, the big society could help all charities to look after victims.

Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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My hon. Friend makes a good point, with which I have a great deal of sympathy.

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