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Work and Pensions Committee
Established 2001
The Work and Pensions Committee looks into the policies and spending of the Department for Work and Pensions, including benefits for people in and out of work, state pensions and how private pensions are regulated. It also scrutinises DWP’s public bodies and other regulators.
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Current members (11)
Debbie AbrahamsLabour · Oldham East and Saddleworth · Chair
Rushanara AliLabour · Bethnal Green and Stepney
David BainesLabour · St Helens North
Lee BarronLabour · Corby and East Northamptonshire
Mr Peter BedfordConservative · Mid Leicestershire
Steve DarlingLiberal Democrat · Torbay
Damien EganLabour · Bristol North East
Patrick HurleyLabour · Southport
John MilneLiberal Democrat · Horsham
Joy MorrisseyConservative · Beaconsfield
Liz TwistLabour · Blaydon and Consett
Former members
30 former members on record.
Source: UK Parliament members and committees APIs. Updated nightly.