Monday, 8 May 2006
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans he has to increase the level of and entitlement to the basic state pension.
What assessment he has made of the level of overpayment of income support; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment his Department has made of the merits of introducing compulsory contributions by employers and employees to occupational pension schemes.
What recent representations he has received on the future of the Post Office card account; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on pension reform; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with Treasury Ministers on occupational pension funds; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the Government's response to the conclusion on pensions of the parliamentary ombudsman that she had found injustice in consequence of maladministration which the...
What plans he has for further measures to encourage lone parents into work.
When the Government will respond to the final report of the Turner Commission; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions there have been between his Department and the Treasury on pensions reform.
What steps he is taking to increase the take-up of pension credit.
What recent discussions he has had on replacing the Post Office card account for recipients of benefits.
What discussions there have been between his Department and the Treasury on the cost of extending the Pension Protection Fund to schemes that failed before 6 April 2005.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the tragic crash of the Lynx helicopter in Iraq on Saturday and the immediate aftermath. As the House will be aware, on...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I seek your advice because of my concern for the reputation of the House. During Question Time the Minister for Pensions Reform mentioned Barlow Clowes, a...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A(6) (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Civil Aviation Bill for the purpose of...
Lords amendments considered.
Lords amendment: No. 1.
Lords amendment: No. 5.
Lords amendment: No. 6.
I beg to move, That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 5973/06, the Commission's revised Proposal for renewal of the Inter-institutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified her Royal Assent to the following Act: Northern Ireland Act 2006
Question again proposed.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Heppell.]
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