Statement on benefits uprating
9 December 2010 (updated on 9 December 2010)
Minister of State for Work and Pensions, Steve Webb, made a statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 8 December on the subject of uprating of benefits and pensions for 2011-12.
- Video and Audio: Benefits Uprating
- Commons Hansard: Benefits Uprating
- About Parliament: Ministerial statements
- Topics: Social Security and pensions
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