Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill Debate

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Department: Department for Work and Pensions
Claire Coutinho Portrait Claire Coutinho (East Surrey) (Con)
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This is the second time in a week that we have seen important changes to regulation in insurance and pensions that will have a meaningful impact on the country. Last week, we reformed Solvency II, which will unlock billions of pounds of investment, and now we have this Bill, which is a long-overdue step towards equality between the sexes in occupational pensions. I firmly congratulate the hon. Member for Rutherglen and Hamilton West (Margaret Ferrier) and my good friend the indomitable pensions Minister on this smart and thoughtful Bill.