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PENSIONERS' CHARTER

Every man and woman on reaching state pensionable age will have the right to:

a basic state pension set above the official poverty level and linked to average male earnings.
a warm and comfortable home.
free health care treatment based on clinical need and an annual comprehensive health check.
free community care and services to assist living at home.
free long-term care.
free nationwide travel on all public and local transport.
free education, access to and participation in leisure and cultural activities.
goods, services and benefits without age discrimination.
active engagement and consultation on national and local issues affecting older citizens.
advocacy, dignity, respect and fair treatment in all aspects of their lives.

As a first step towards establishing these rights we call on the government to implement the Pensioners’ Manifesto.

Early Day Motion 664 (EDM664)

EARLY DAY MOTION 664 TABLED BY KELVIN HOPKINS MP ON 21 JULY 2005
(Kelvin Hopkins is the Labour MP for Luton North)
"That this House warmly welcomes the launch of the Pensioners' Charter by the National Pensioners' Convention; expresses its strong support for the Charter's demands for the state pension to be set at a level above the official poverty level of £123 per week for men and women, for a warm and comfortable home for all pensioners and for free long term care; and calls on the Government to respond positively to the Charter"

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