That is absolutely right. It is extraordinary that the Opposition say that it is fine to have a 1% cap on public sector pay, but not on benefits. We need parity.
Welfare Benefits Up-rating Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Charlie Elphicke
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 21 January 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Welfare Benefits Up-rating Bill.
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2012-13
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