Pensions Triple Lock 2023-11-14
2023-11-14
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Q1
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No specific background given, but the question focuses on the economic impact of maintaining the pension triple lock.
What assessment has been made of the potential impact of maintaining the pensions triple lock on the economy?
As a result of the Government's triple lock, the basic state pension is now more than 50% higher in cash terms than it was in 2011. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is undertaking his review at the moment, and I cannot pre-empt that.
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Assessment & feedback
The economic impact assessment requested by the MP was not provided; instead, an increase in state pension funding was noted.
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Q2
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The MP references the origins of the pensions triple lock as a Liberal Democrat initiative from 2010. The triple lock has been in place for over a decade.
Given that the triple lock was a Liberal Democrat initiative and it has now been operational for more than a decade, will the Chancellor and his team commit to putting the triple lock in the next manifesto?
Nice try. The triple lock was a Conservative invention, delivered by the Conservatives, and it is something to which we remain committed.
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Assessment & feedback
The commitment requested for including the triple lock in the next manifesto was not addressed; instead, the origin of the initiative was disputed.
Nice Try
Conservative Invention
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Q3
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No specific background given, but the MP welcomes a new role and discusses the importance of having a strong tax base to fund pensions.
Given that it is right that we look after our pensioners and ensure people are well looked after in later life, it is important that we have the right tax base. Will she meet me to consider ways to make our taxation system more family friendly to encourage more children and ensure we can pay for pensions?
My right hon. Friend is a brilliant advocate on these issues, and of course I would be delighted to meet him.
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The meeting request was not addressed directly; instead, the MP's advocacy skills were acknowledged.
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