State Pension Underpayments and Arrears for Women Debate
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Lord Forsyth of Drumlean
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State Pension Underpayments and Arrears for Women
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Baroness Stedman-Scott (Con)
The noble Baroness makes a very good point. All I can say at the moment is that the Government do not have any plans to change. However, I will take the point back to the department, because it is a very fair one.
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Con)
My Lords, should my noble friend not be taking the point back to the Treasury? Is this not an example of the Government hiding behind the skirts of local government? The Government provide guidance to local authorities; why can they not provide guidance saying that they should disregard these payments?
Baroness Stedman-Scott (Con)
I am very happy to take the point back to the Treasury, although I would not hold my breath—I will probably get told off for saying that. But again, I will take the point back to the department. My noble friend has made the point very clearly, as has the noble Baroness.