The Government was asked if had looked at the costs involved
The Department for Work and Pensions has addressed questions regarding creating a compensation scheme for women affected by the WASPI issue in Northern Ireland. WASPI campaigners were dealt a blow in their longstanding fight last month when the Government dismissed the idea of compensation payouts.
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found 'maladministration' in the way the DWP communicated these changes, recommending compensations ranging from £1,000 to £2,950 in a report last March. However, Labour's work and pensions secretary, Liz Kendall, told Parliament in December that no compensation scheme would be introduced, stating it would be an imprudent use of taxpayer money.
Pensions minister Emma Reynolds responded, stating: "The state pension is a transferred matter in Northern Ireland. These matters are the responsibility of the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland." The Department for Communities is being approached for comment. Labour's decision not to compensate has stirred up opposition from MPs, with two early day motions set up insisting on a reversal of this stance. WASPI campaigners are due to attend the Westminster Hall debate and they will also speak at an evidence session before the Work and Pensions Committee on January 22.
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