CAMPAIGN FOR PENSIONS JUSTICE

Early day motion 639, tabled 7 January 2008 by Jennifer Willott (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 67 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the Government's announcement, set out in a written statement on 17th December, to guarantee assistance under the Financial Assistance Scheme for 90 per cent. of people's pensions; applauds the work of everyone involved in the fight for pensions justice, especially the Pensions Action Group; and urges the Government to bring forward the new measures without delay and to ensure that they are implemented efficiently so that eligible members can start to receive their new entitlements as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 23, Conservative 6, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.