Work and Pensions: the issues
The question of pensions is one that is occupying most, if not all, of our minds as we must face the reality of an ageing population in the UK. Here I will try to keep up to date with developments in both public and private pension provision as well as tackling work-related issues.
- What is the government doing to reform welfare?
- What is the government doing for pensioners?
Details of the measures taken by this government to improve the lives of pensioners throughout the country.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
the latest developments of the ongoing debate over the local government pension scheme
Benefits and Income Support
- Start of Pension Payments
- Disability Living Allowance
details of a national campaign to extend the higher rate of DLA to those who are blind or partially-sighted
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible Working and conditions at work
what is the government doing to ensure that everyone can achieve a healthy work-life balance?
Collapsed Private Pension Schemes
A number of high-profile pension scheme collapses have affected a number of people within the constituency. I have been lobbying on their behalf to try to ensure they get a fair deal and are looked after in their retirement. I will post what information I have on these situations on this page.
- Equitable Life
update on the situation with Equitable Life
- BUSM Pensions Scheme
details on my lobbying on behalf of those affected by the BUSM pension scheme collapse
For more information on any of these or other related issues please use the following link to the relevant government department.