Following the Secretary of State’s statement on the Government’s review of the state pension age, Anne Main calls for the review to look at two scenarios - in which Britain can or cannot control its immigration, depending on whether we remain in the EU.

Mrs Anne Main (St Albans) (Con): Our population is growing year on year, principally through immigration, so it is right that we look to the future. Will the independent review look at two scenarios, in which Britain either can or cannot control its immigration, depending on whether we remain in Europe? Will my right hon. Friend be able to see any of the information that comes through on both those scenarios?

Mr Duncan Smith: Tempting though it is to involve the review in other areas, it is focused on the need to figure out whether, given the circumstances, demographics and affordability, the state pension age should rise and what it should be in years to come. I am happy for the review to be limited to that.

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