Harriett Baldwin welcomes the publication of a consultation document on state pension reform and proposals to remove means-testing in particular. She asks the Minister about proposals to ensure carers are valued and treated fairly. Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con): In welcoming the Green Paper and particularly the emphasis it places on removing means-testing as a deterrent to saving, will the Minister confirm how he intends to treat caring responsibilities and their role in contributing towards the build-up of a pension? Steve Webb: I am grateful to my hon. Friend and I know of the expertise she brings to the Select Committee on these issues. We propose that bringing up the next generation or caring for an elderly relative will be valued by society just as much as a high-paid job. A year will be a year will be a year. If someone is contributing to society in that way or in paid work or in other ways, it will bring them one thirtieth of a single state pension. We think that is a big step in the right direction, which will be widely welcomed around the House. | Hansard