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Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill: Business of the House
20 September 2021
Lead MP
Peter Bottomley
Brentwood and Ongar
Con
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Benefits & WelfareParliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Peter Bottomley raised concerns about social security (up-rating of benefits) bill: business of the house in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Peter Bottomley
Con
Brentwood and Ongar
Mr Bottomley seldom speaks on procedural motions but considers this one justifiable. He argues for the necessity of a quick guillotine to push through major changes, particularly highlighting the issue of frozen overseas pensions affecting pensioners.
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