Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jimmy Wray (Labour), on Thursday, 27 February 1992, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 51 members in total.

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ADDITIONAL RIGHTS FOR PENSIONERS

That this House declares that every pensioner has the right to choice, dignity, independence and security as an integral and valued member of society, and that in addition to an adequate income a pensioner should, as of right, live in accommodation which is appropriate to personal need and circumstances with a reasonable degree of choice, including sheltered housing, be able to call on the full range of community and personal social services to give full support as need arises, including, for example, home helps, meals on wheels, chiropody, television and telephone, be able to use a national scheme of substantial concessionary facilities on all public transport in all parts of the country, have ready access to comprehensive free health care on demand, be able to maintain a warm and well lit home with adequate heating allowances covering all fuels, have full access to a varied and extensive range of education and leisure facilities, be paid a regular tax-free Christmas bonus of ??20, adjusted in future in line with inflation, be eligible for an adequate retirement pension on ceasing work at any time of his or her choice after the age of 60 years, be exempted from paying standing charges for electricity, gas, telephone and water, be entitled to an adequate death grant irrespective of age and be provided with a free television licence.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

ADDITIONAL RIGHTS FOR PENSIONERS (768A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Dave Nellist (primary, Independent Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 11 March 1992. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

leave out '??20' and insert '??85'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

768 

768A1 

Session

1991-92

Subjects

Home care services Pensioners Social services

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk