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State Pension Age (Compensation)

07 February 2024 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Alan Brown SNP Clydebank and East-end

Benefits & Welfare

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Alan Brown raised concerns about state pension age (compensation) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for women born between April 6, 1950, and April 5, 1960, affected by state pension age increases.
  • Criticises the Government's nine-year-long failure to address the issue despite numerous debates and pledges from MPs across parties.
  • Over 40,000 women have died without compensation while many struggle with essential bills due to the cost of living crisis.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Alan Brown SNP Clydebank and East-end

Moves to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for women born between April 6, 1950, and April 5, 1960, affected by increases in state pension age. Criticises the Government's nine-year-long failure to address the issue despite numerous debates and pledges from MPs across parties. Highlights that over 40,000 women have died without compensation while many struggle with essential bills due to the cost of living crisis.

Other contributors (1)
  • Alan Brown SNP Clydebank and East-end

    Emphasises the injustice faced by WASPI women who received inadequate communication from the Department for Work and Pensions, leading to significant financial hardships and health issues. Cites examples of constituents who have been negatively impacted due to lack of notification about pension age increases. Urges the Labour party to commit to compensating these women if a future Labour Government takes office. Proposes using levels 5 or 6 of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's scale for compensation, which would be practical and not result in astronomical sums per person.

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