PENSIONERS AND POVERTY

Early day motion 133, tabled 6 June 2016 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 37 members.

That this House expresses concern at the findings of the recent report by Independent Age, entitled The overlooked over-75s, that an estimated 20 per cent of older pensioners are living in poverty; and urges the Government to take immediate remedial action to reduce this figure so that those who have contributed to this country their entire lives can enjoy their retirement in dignity.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 18, Labour 8, DUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Green 1.