Debates between Drew Hendry and Huw Merriman during the 2015-2017 Parliament

State Pension Age: Women

Debate between Drew Hendry and Huw Merriman
Wednesday 30th November 2016

(7 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Huw Merriman Portrait Huw Merriman
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I will not give way.

I raised my next point when I slipped over to the other side of the Chamber. Manifestos are where such changes should be proposed and where we should stand up and be counted for what we believe in. We should not jump on bandwagons mid-term when we do not have to cost things. This proposal was not in the Labour manifesto. I have looked through the SNP manifesto—it is a gripping read—and it contains a reference to not supporting pension changes above the age of 66.

Drew Hendry Portrait Drew Hendry
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Rubbish!

Huw Merriman Portrait Huw Merriman
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The hon. Gentleman says, “Rubbish,” so he can then state where it is. It does not appear at all in three sections. This is a cynical move that mismanages the expectations of the most vulnerable, who need looking after. They do not need cheap gimmicks from the Opposition that do not have intelligent costings. On that basis, I am going to do what is right for generations to come and not support the motion.