The Government said there would be no compensation despite the Ombudsman previously recommending payouts
MPs backing the WASPI cause have put the issue back on the table in the House of Commons, citing the 'disturbing' manner in which ministers have dealt with the controversy. The WASPI campaign group are pushing on to demand compensation for women born in the 1950s.
When the Ombudsman put forth recommendations on potential payouts in a March 2023 report, it asked Parliament to intervene, expressing concern that the DWP might overlook its proposals. This week, during discussions on adjusting state pensions and other benefits, Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling expressed his frustration with the Government's chosen approach.
He said he would be investigating the matter further, adding: "I am looking to explore that with the Ombudsman in another way." The Lib Dems now have a presence of 72 seats in the Commons, and have consistently backed the WASPI campaign. Mr Darling also commented: "The WASPI women have in effect been victims of a decision of this Government.
Adding to this sentiment, the SNP's Seamus Logan warned of an "outdated approach to social security" that historically led to unfair treatment in how people were treated as regards their pensions. He cited the WASPI case where "the PHSO again found that the DWP had committed maladministration in communicating those pension changes to WASPI women".
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