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Baroness Stedman-Scott

Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 September 2024

Debate

Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024

Contribution

That this House regrets (1) that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations (SI 2024/869), laid before the House on 22 August, will leave pensioners worse off in winter; (2) the decision to prioritise above-inflation pay rises for unionised public sector professionals over the needs of the elderly, including many households that are eligible for Pension Credit but do not claim it; and (3) the lack of transparency on these policy decisions during the election period. Relevant document: 2nd Report by the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (special attention drawn to the instrument)

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