PENSIONERS' CHARTER

Early day motion 664, tabled 21 July 2005 by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Signed by 59 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the launch of the Pensioners' Charter by the National Pensioners Convention; expresses its strong support for the Charter's demands for the state pension to be set at a level above the official poverty level of £123 per week for men and women, for a warm and comfortable home for all pensioners and for free long-term care; and calls on the Government to respond positively to the Charter.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, DUP 9, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Respect 1, UUP 1.