All 1 Debates between Shailesh Vara and Caroline Flint

Transitional State Pension Arrangements for Women

Debate between Shailesh Vara and Caroline Flint
Monday 1st February 2016

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Shailesh Vara Portrait Mr Vara
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No, I will not give way. A number of points have been made. I have listened very carefully for just under three hours and I am keen to put the Government’s views on record.

Caroline Flint Portrait Caroline Flint
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The Minister is wasting time when he could have taken an intervention.

Shailesh Vara Portrait Mr Vara
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The right hon. Lady is a former Pensions Minister, so—

Caroline Flint Portrait Caroline Flint
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No, I am not.

Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr David Hanson (in the Chair)
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Order. I call Mr Vara to continue.