Biography
Lord Turnbull spoke in a Committee debate on preparing for an ageing society, addressing the economic implications of demographic change. He outlined key elements of population ageing, including reduced fiscal contributions from older people, declining fertility rates, and changing career structures across the lifespan. The contribution formed part of the Economic Affairs Committee's work on this topic.
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“…t week we will debate the issue of long-term debt and, this week, we are addressing one of its main drivers: an ageing population. The main elements of this are well known. Older people are putting less into the Exchequer and requiring more assistance from it. There is a sharp decline in the fertility rate.”
Record by topic
- Elderly care & frailty158th of 2332.5
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