Baroness Winterton of Doncaster
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(9 months, 1 week ago)
Commons ChamberI beg to move,
That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
The draft order will increase relevant state pension rates by 8.5%, in line with the growth in average earnings in the year to July 2023. It will also increase most other benefit rates by 6.7%, in line with the rise in the consumer prices index in the year to September 2023. Subject to parliamentary approval, the changes will take effect from 8 April and will apply for the tax year 2024-25. [Interruption.]
Order. May I ask those not participating in the debate to leave quietly? It is difficult to hear the Minister.
Order. Minister, I have just been asked to clarify that you are moving motion 3 on social security.
For the information of the House, this order covers state pensions. Motion 4 covers the guaranteed minimum pension, which is a sub-element of the pensions issue. As I will explain, the different elements—
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Can I clarify whether we are taking motion 3 on social security and motion 4 in one debate, or will we scrutinise the orders separately? It would be helpful for the House to have clarity on exactly what is happening.
We are debating motion 3 on social security. We will then debate motion 4 on pensions.
Indeed, a few days ago I was asking those questions about whether to take the motions separately or together. They are being taken separately.