CITIZEN'S PENSION

Early day motion 318, tabled 7 December 2004 by Michael Weir (Scottish National Party). Signed by 10 members.

That this House welcomes the report from the National Association of Pension Funds in support of the principle of the Citizen's Pension; believes that the current system of pension credit is failing many of our pensioners and is both bureaucratic and expensive to deliver; notes that the present system fails to tackle the problem of women pensioners; many of whom have inadequate contributions due to an interrupted work history brought about by family commitments; believes that the Citizen's Pension would provide a decent pension for all and provide a secure foundation for the future; and calls upon the Government to take action to introduce such a pension.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 5, Liberal Democrat 3, Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1.