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During the passage of last year's Pensions Bill through Parliament, the Government made a few sympathetic noises about women's pensions. Click here and here to read the debates.
The married woman's stamp issue was raised in Parliament on 15th March 2004 in a question to Pensions Minister Malcolm Wicks.
The Pensions Policy Institute is calling for the introduction of a "citizens' pension" to be paid regardless of contribution record.
The TUC is calling for 3 changes to the state pension system that would make it easier for women to build up a decent pension entitlement.
A new study by the Transport and General Workers' Union finds that female pensioners are living on less than 60% of the average income of male pensioners.
The National Pensioners Convention has unveiled a pensioners' manifesto for the General Election. Click here for more.
Age Concern and the Fawcett Society have published a new report - "One in Four" - which highlights the fact that a quarter of single women pensioners live in poverty, and calls for changes to the pensions system.
The House of Commons debates Pension Provision for Younger Women.
The House of Commons debates State Pension Reform.
Many women are facing poverty in later life because of inadequate pensions, according to a report by the Economic and Social Research Council.
Mass Pensioners Lobby of Parliament - 10 September 2003! Pensioners are marching on Westminster - SWAPP is hoping to join in!
The House of Commons discusses women's pensions. Questions to the Minister for Women mentioned SWAPP, and the Minister, Patricia Hewitt, agreed to meet with a delegation to discuss pension issues.
Age Concern and the Fawcett Society have joined together to campaign for reform of the pension system in favour of women. Their research suggests that women receive just 32p for every £1 of income received by men in a pensioner couple and almost a quarter of single female pensioners live in poverty.
MPs deliver "pensions justice for women" petition to Downing Street. The petition contained thousands of signatures from people around the country, calling for urgent action over the pensions crisis affecting women.