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We thank all scheme members and organisations that contributed to our inquiry into defined benefit pension schemes.

Read the full report on our findings πŸ‘‡

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This week, we conclude the hearings of our safeguarding vulnerable claimants inquiry.

We'll be questioning Department for Work and Pensions Ministers and officials on the Department’s approach to safeguarding vulnerable benefit claimants.

Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/b0…

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We've been looking at whether working-age benefit levels meet the needs of claimants.

In 2022, the Govt. rejected our call to review the adequacy of benefit levels, stating 'there is no objective way of deciding what benefits should be'.

Read our response to that challenge πŸ‘‡

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This morning, we continue our inquiry into Norton pension schemes and the Fraud Compensation Fund.

Watch live:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/b9…

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This morning, we continue our inquiry into Norton pension schemes and the Fraud Compensation Fund.

Watch live:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/b9…

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Devolution of employment support inquiry πŸ“’

Why is the UK’s physical and mental health declining, and how does it vary region to region?

What opportunities and challenges could further devolving employment support pose?

Share you views πŸ’¬ committees.parliament.uk/work/8303/devo…

Devolution of employment support inquiry πŸ“’ Why is the UK’s physical and mental health declining, and how does it vary region to region? What opportunities and challenges could further devolving employment support pose? Share you views πŸ’¬ committees.parliament.uk/work/8303/devo…
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This week, we're continuining our inquiry into Norton pension schemes and the Fraud Compensation Fund.

Watch the session live at 9.25am on Wednesday πŸ•˜

Learn more: committees.parliament.uk/event/20958/fo…

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We are a cross-party group of MPs in the House of Commons. Our role is to look closely at the policy, spending and administration of Department for Work and Pensions

πŸ“ Department for Work and Pensions sets Government policy.
πŸ” We scrutinise that policy.

Follow our inquiries: committees.parliament.uk/committee/164/…

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Norton pension schemes and the Fraud Compensation Fund inquiry πŸ”Ž

Yesterday, we heard from those who have been working to secure compensation for members.

Catch up on the session πŸ‘‰committees.parliament.uk/event/20835/fo…

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πŸš€ Last week we launched an inquiry into Devolution of employment support.

❓ Find out more about the inquiry here - committees.parliament.uk/committee/164/…

⏳ The deadline for submissions is Monday 8 April.

πŸš€ Last week we launched an inquiry into Devolution of employment support. ❓ Find out more about the inquiry here - committees.parliament.uk/committee/164/… ⏳ The deadline for submissions is Monday 8 April.
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πŸ“’ This Wednesday we are holding our fist evidence session for our inquiry into Norton pension schemes and the Fraud Compensation Fund.

πŸ—« We will hear from:
Dalriada Trustees, Arc Pensions Law
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Interpath Advisory, BDO LLP

πŸ”Ž Read more here - committees.parliament.uk/event/20835/fo…

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πŸ“’ We have launched an inquiry into the devolution of employment support.

πŸ”Ž Find out more about our inquiry here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/164/…

πŸ“’ We have launched an inquiry into the devolution of employment support. πŸ”Ž Find out more about our inquiry here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/164/…
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🧐 Read what our Chair Sir Stephen Timms had to say on yesterday's announcement about the Household Support Fund:
committees.parliament.uk/committee/164/…

🧐 Read what our Chair @stephenctimms had to say on yesterday's #Budget announcement about the Household Support Fund: committees.parliament.uk/committee/164/…
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⏰ Our session on Carer's Allowance has started.

πŸ—« We're hearing from:
Terry Kirton (Carer), Hertfordshire County Council
&
Carers UK, Carers Scotland, The Centre for Social Justice and Prof Sue Yeandle.

πŸŽ₯ Watch along - parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/f4…

⏰ Our session on Carer's Allowance has started. πŸ—« We're hearing from: Terry Kirton (Carer), @hertscc & @CarersUK, @CarersScotland, @csjthinktank and Prof Sue Yeandle. πŸŽ₯ Watch along - parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/f4…
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πŸš€ Last week we launched an inquiry into disability employment.

πŸ”Ž Find out more about the inquiry here - committees.parliament.uk/work/8271/disa…

πŸ“ The deadline for written submissions is Thursday 27 March.

πŸš€ Last week we launched an inquiry into disability employment. πŸ”Ž Find out more about the inquiry here - committees.parliament.uk/work/8271/disa… πŸ“ The deadline for written submissions is Thursday 27 March.
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