Debates between Huw Merriman and Philippa Whitford during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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State Pension Age (Women)

Debate between Huw Merriman and Philippa Whitford
Thursday 7th January 2016

(8 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Huw Merriman Portrait Huw Merriman
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I absolutely take that point, but it would be naive not to recognise that as we live and expect to live healthier lives, we not only can but want to work for longer.

Philippa Whitford Portrait Dr Philippa Whitford
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Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Huw Merriman Portrait Huw Merriman
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No. I will make some progress, if I may.

The question remains: what, if anything, can be done to lessen the impact on those who will now have to work for longer before qualifying for their state pension, particularly those who it can be demonstrated were not notified over time, as they should have been?

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