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WASPI: Westminster Provides Update on Compensation

Debate in Westminster Hall Affects WASPI Campaign

A significant debate is scheduled to take place today in Westminster Hall. The debate, which commences at 9:30 a.m., could have potential consequences for the ongoing battle of WASPI women seeking redress for errors made by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The focus of the debate revolves around the issue of “compensation for women affected by state pension changes.”

WASPI Campaign Seeks Justice for 1950s-born Women

The WASPI Campaign persists in pursuing justice for women born in the 1950s (specifically between April 6th, 1950, and April 5th, 1960), grappling with the repercussions of alterations to the State Pension Age (SPA). Recent developments saw WASPI campaigners engaging with a cadre of supportive Conservative MPs in Westminster.

Cross-Party Support for Fair Compensation

Echoing the sentiments of fairness and urgency, MPs from various political factions align with the calls for equitable and expeditious compensation for all WASPI women. Asserting the necessity of parliamentary involvement, campaigners underscore the imperative of ensuring justice for affected individuals.

Parliamentary Intervention to Expedite Compensation

SNP MP Alan Brown spearheaded a bill in the preceding month, urging the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to outline immediate compensation proposals for women impacted by the alterations to the state pension age. Brown underscores the simplicity and necessity of fair and swift compensation, proposing a pragmatic framework to address the issue efficiently.

Feasible Financial Solutions

Brown elucidates practical financial avenues to facilitate compensation, highlighting potential revenue streams that could alleviate the burden on the Treasury. Emphasizing the absence of an unlimited budget, he advocates for feasible tax reforms to bolster government resources, thereby facilitating timely compensation for affected parties.

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