HC Deb 24 May 1999 vol 332 c50W
34. Mr. Blunt

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what studies his Department has carried out into the disincentives to save created by means-tested benefits. [84026]

Angela Eagle

All those who can save, particularly for their retirement, have a responsibility to do so. In our Welfare Reform and Pensions Bill, we are taking steps to ensure that people of working age are encouraged to save so that they can retire on incomes above anything benefits could ever be expected to provide.