Motion text
That this House welcomes the establishment by the UN General Assembly of the International Day of Older Persons on 1 October each year; believes that older people have contributed greatly throughout their lives and deserve dignity and fairness in retirement; recognises the significant contribution many continue to make in retirement; acknowledges the value of wisdom and experienced gained throughout long lives; notes research by Independent Age which found Pension Credit is currently being received by just six in 10 (61 per cent) of those who should be receiving it, and which estimates that around 450,000 pensioners could move out of poverty if uptake was increased to 100 per cent; expresses concern that the UK Government is allowing billions of pounds of Pension Credit to go unclaimed; and demands decisive action from the UK Government to maximise the uptake of Pension Credit including a UK-wide campaign to raise awareness.
Signatures (14)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 October 2020
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 October 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 October 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
5 October 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
5 October 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 October 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 October 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
6 October 2020
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 October 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 October 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 October 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
5 November 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 December 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.