MPs debated Chilcot inquiry and the state pension age
30 November 2016 (updated on 30 November 2016)
MPs debated the Chilcot inquiry and parliamentary accountability on Wednesday 30 November 2016 in the House of Commons, in the first of two debates to take place on subjects chosen by the Scottish National Party. The second Opposition debate was on the effect of the increase in the state pension age for women born in the 1950s.
The Chilcot inquiry and parliamentary accountability
The debate was moved by Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader for International Affairs and Europe, Alex Salmond.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Chris Skidmore, responded on behalf of the Government.
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Effect of the increase in the state pension age on women born in the 1950s
The debate was moved by Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Pensions, Ian Blackford.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Damian Green, responded on behalf of the Government.
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