John Penrose

Conservative Party | Weston-super-Mare

Pensions Reform

John Penrose: I agree that lack of public trust in the pensions system is one of the biggest problems thatwe face, and a degree of external comment by acknowledged experts might very well help build up trust. It is crucial to remember that if we believe that the proposals in the White Paper are worthwhile—there is a fair degree of unanimity on many aspects—valuable, and should stand the test of time, let us not sell them short. Let us instead build in stability, durability and mechanisms to ensure that they last, rather than simply trusting to hope.

Mr. Russell Brown (Dumfries and Galloway) (Lab): It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Weston-super-Mare (John Penrose). I say that because those who can speak in this Chamber without notes are to be admired. I hope to be here until I am of pensionable age, and perhaps can match that on one occasion at least.