Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Huw Merriman and Justin Tomlinson

Monday 1st February 2016 Commons Chamber

[Justin Tomlinson]

This is about doing the right thing and having the flexibility so that people do not fall beneath an artificial line. If this is so wrong, why did Labour Members not introduce this when they brought in the measures for the private sector? It is right to make sure that those who need the support—the vulnerable in society—are given the right support.

[Huw Merriman (Bexhill and Battle) (Con)]

8. What steps he plans to take to maintain the level of pensioners’ incomes during this Parliament.