Statement on pensions and benefits uprating: 4 December 2014

Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions, Gregg McClymont, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.

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House of Commons Library analysis

The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs and their staff of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial.

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Statements normally relate to matters of policy or government actions. At the end of a statement, MPs can respond or question the government minister on its contents.

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