DWP boss Liz Kendall told the Work and Pensions Committee here is a ‘lot of information to go through’ before a statement can be made.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has confirmed that she will resolve the issue of State Pension age compensation for WASPI women “as soon as possible”. Liz Kendall told the Work and Pension Committee on Wednesday that it is “extremely complicated” and there is “lots of information to go through” but that the UK Government “needs to get it right”.
Ms Kendall responded: “I want to respond to this as soon as possible. I know how long this issue has taken - I think even the Ombudsman took six years to do his report. It wasn’t responded to by the previous government.” The Horsham MP then asked about a timescale. Ms Kendall responded: “I can’t give you anymore. If I gave you a date then I would have sorted it, and it needs to be sorted, but I will do it as soon as humanly possible.”
He said: “I am sure all Members in this Chamber are aware of the Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign and the parliamentary ombudsman’s findings. Will the Secretary of State commit to making a statement in the House before Christmas on progress with her review of the Ombudsman’s report?”
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