State Pension Age for Women Debate
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Catherine McKinnell
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State Pension Age for Women
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Grahame Morris
Yes, I do. I understand that any pension changes will always be difficult and contentious, but in this case there has been a clear injustice.
Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North) (Lab)
My hon. Friend is right that there is an opportunity to put this injustice right. The Conservative manifesto said:
“We abhor social division, injustice, unfairness and inequality.”
The Government have an opportunity to put their money where their mouth is so far as the 1950s women are concerned.
Grahame Morris
That is absolutely true. It is widely accepted that many of those affected by the Pensions Act 1995 did not receive adequate notification. As such, they did not have enough time to plan for their retirement.