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Wednesday, 09 December 2009 16:03 |
 Real support directed to thousands of older people in Glasgow
Ann McKechin, Labour MP for Glasgow North, today welcomed the Pre-Budget Report and the Government’s continuing support for pensioners. Today (9 Dec) the Pre-Budget report announced a 2.5% increase in the basic state pension.
Ann McKechin MP said:  “I warmly welcome the action taken to help pensioners in the Pre-Budget Report – including the 2.5% rise in the basic state pension from April 2010.
“We are also making sure that pensioners need never worry about heating costs.
“We have extended the increase in Cold Weather Payments to £25 a week to this winter. And this winter, pensioners will also receive an extra £50 alongside their winter fuel payment – and an extra £100 if they are over 80.”
The Pre-Budget Report:
- Increases the full basic state pension by £2.40 to £97.65 a week in April 2010.
- Increases the full couples pension by £3.85 to £156.15 in April 2010.
- Boosts the pension guarantee – from April 2010, a single pensioner will be guaranteed an income of £132.60, a rise of £2.60, while a couple will be guaranteed £202.40, a rise of £3.95 a week.
- Extends the increase in Cold Weather Payments to £25 a week to this winter.
Ann McKechin MP has updated her guide to real support available to older people in Glasgow North. If you would like a copy for yourself or a relative, please contact the office on tel. 0141 946 1300 or send an email to this address to request copies:
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