Mel Stride appeared in Parliament today to deliver a statement on the pension age change that affected thousands of women
The Work and Pensions Secretary has delivered an update today on issues surrounding communication over pension age changes.
“The ombudsman has noted in his report the challenges and the complexities of this issue. In laying the report before Parliament, the ombudsman has brought matters to the attention of the House and we will provide a further update to the House once we have considered the report’s findings.” Shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall told the Commons: “This is a serious report that requires serious consideration. The ombudsman has rightly said it is for the Government to respond but that Parliament should also consider its findings.
“I recognise this is an interim update but I would gently press that Waspi women have been waiting five years for the ombudsman, they won’t want to wait for a select committee inquiry into this report in order to see action from the Government.”
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