Implementation of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts
Debate between Tom Blenkinsop and Christopher Chope
Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con)
I seek to present a petition signed by 83 members of my constituency in terms similar to that presented by my right hon. Friend the Member for New Forest West (Sir Desmond Swayne). I have told my petitioners that I agree with them on the need to try to establish fair transitional arrangements for women born on or after 6 April 1951, who have unfairly borne the burden of the increase to the state pension age.
The Petition of the residents of Christchurch.
[P001927]
Tom Blenkinsop (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (Lab)
I rise to present a petition relating to the implementation of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts. More than 200 of my constituents have signed the petition. Credit for collecting those names should go to my local WASPI campaigners, who have brought together many Teessiders who are affected, and organised local activity against that injustice. I hope the Government listen to them. The petitioners request that the House of Commons urges the Government to make fair transitional arrangements for all women born on or after 6 April 1951, who have unfairly borne the burden of the increase in the state pension age.
The Petition of the residents of Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland.
[P001937]