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Debate between Richard Burgon and Deidre Brock
Monday 13th May 2024

(7 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Richard Burgon Portrait Richard Burgon (Leeds East) (Lab)
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16. What steps his Department is taking to support pensioners with increases in the cost of living.

Deidre Brock Portrait Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith) (SNP)
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17. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support for pensioners with increases in the cost of living.

Paul Maynard Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Paul Maynard)
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The Government have provided total support of over £108 billion to help households and individuals with higher bills. As I just said, in addition, the basic state pension has gone up by 8.5% this year.

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