On his first Ministerial appearance since taking over the role of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, John Hutton has said he is determined to carry on his predecesor's programme of reform.
Speaking yesterday at Mamchester leg of the Department for Work and Pensions National Pensions Debate Hutton said: “I am determined to press ahead with the government’s ambitious programme to renew our welfare and pensions system. I have joined the department at an important time and came to Manchester to listen to members of the public about their pensions challenges, particularly those faced by women.” Minister for Pensions Reform, Stephen Timms, who joined Hutton in Manchester along with Tessa Jowell, the Minister for Women in what might be described as a delbierate show of department...
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