Transitional State Pension Arrangements for Women

Kirsten Oswald Excerpts

Wednesday 24th February 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Vara]

I will address the issue of notification later.

[Kirsten Oswald (East Renfrewshire) (SNP)]

The Minister’s description of Hansard and the discussions that took place in this House was extensive, but the ladies concerned do not know about that. It is surely unreasonable to expect them to read Hansard to understand what their pension arrangements should be. Women in my constituency are coming to my surgery to tell me of the significant changes that they and their families will experience because of this policy. It is not good enough and the Minister must listen and act.

[Mr Vara]

The hon. Lady is absolutely right that the public are uninterested in Hansard. My point was that people in this House who are speaking in this debate should read Hansard. Rather than simply saying, “Where are the transitional arrangements?”, they should recognise that transitional arrangements were made.