One misleading aspect of the pensions contribution debate is the claim that people earning under £15,000 will be protected. It is often overlooked that these figures are calculated on a full-time equivalent basis. Many women work part time, and they will find that they have to pay high pension contributions even though their salaries are very modest.
Public Service Pensions Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Eilidh Whiteford
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 29 October 2012.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Public Service Pensions Bill.
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