HC Deb 19 June 2000 vol 352 c81W
29. Mr. Hope

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on proposals to develop a pensioners' tax credit.[124976]

Mr. Rooker

We believe that pensioners who have worked hard to provide for their own retirement should be rewarded rather than penalised. We intend to consult later in the year on proposals for a pensioner credit that will reward those who have succeeded in building up modest pensions or other savings.

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