Millions of women born in the 1950s have been left in limbo since 21 March, waiting for successive UK Governments to respond to the findings and recommendations in the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s (PHSO) final report. PHSO established the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to women, State Pension The age will increase from 60 to 65, then to 66.

Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds held talks with representatives of the WASPI campaign (Against Women). State Pension Inequality) in September. However, there was radio silence on when there would be a response to the report or whether a compensation offer would be brought to the table.

Following the answers to new questions posed by MPs this week, it appears that progress will not be made until the beginning of next year.

The PHSO report stressed that “Parliament must urgently determine a mechanism to provide this appropriate solution” and recommended level four equivalent compensation worth between £1,000 and £2,950.

According to current data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), approximately 3.5 million women are affected by increases in the official retirement age. Daily Record.

Labor MP Jonathan Hinder sparked an urgent debate in a telling call to action during the Parliamentary Business Meeting in Parliament on Thursday, when he staunchly argued that the government should provide “clarity on compensation” as suggested by the PHSO in its March report. He also pressed for lawmakers to be given the opportunity to review the report’s findings and discuss next actions.

The representative for Pendle and Clitheroe boldly addressed the House of Commons, insisting: “Women are affected by changes in the law.” State Pension Age continues to await clarity on the compensation recommended by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman in its March report.”

To convey his constituents’ concerns, he said: “I appreciate the state the public finances have been left with and recognize the complexity of this issue, but many of my constituents are concerned that justice is being further delayed. A Work and Pensions Secretary’s statement on the Government’s plans to respond to the report and to tell MPs the report’s findings and next steps Will there be an opportunity for discussion?

House Leader Lucy Powell acknowledged the critical PHSO report was published in March, admitting it needed “serious consideration by the Government”.

Despite the apparent urgency, he said: “I know this is frustrating, but Ministers are actively doing this as we speak. Of course, they will come to the House with a full response when they are ready to do so.”

This emotional issue was further brought to light through written questions. DWPHe received a response the same Thursday.

Liberal Democrat pensions spokesman Steve Darling questioned the possibility of a parliamentary debate on financial compensation before the winter recess on December 19.

Eager to attract the government’s attention, Darling wanted to know whether Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall had spoken to House Leader Lucy Powell about planning such an important debate.

In response, the Pensions Minister cited his proactive involvement, stating that “there have been many discussions with Cabinet colleagues” and asserting his priority as “the first Minister in eight years to meet with WASPI campaigners and listen directly to their experiences”.

Liz Reynolds expressed the administration’s position as follows: “The Ombudsman’s report has taken nearly five years to complete and deserves serious consideration. This Government respects the Ombudsman’s work and is now committed to all aspects of the Ombudsman’s final report, together with the evidence presented.” “We are working during the investigation.”

The same sentiments were expressed when Conservative MP Stuart Anderson raised a similar question about talks between the two countries. DWP President and Chancellor Rachel Reeves discussed “creating a compensation plan for women affected by the epidemic.” State Pension age adjustments”.

In the midst of these parliamentary exchanges, WASPI (Against Women State Pension The Inequality movement has signaled its intention to stage a protest in Parliament Square on Wednesday 30 October in line with the Labor Government’s Autumn Budget announcement. As MPs gather from far and wide, Rachel Reeves is set to outline her inaugural budget as Chancellor amid WASPI demonstrators calling for action.

WASPI activists will protest from 12:00 to 15:00, demanding compensation for all women born in the 1950s who were affected by the changes to their bodies. State Pension age. The ‘WASPI can’t wait – it compensates’ stunt is the latest effort by campaigners to draw attention to a compensation scheme, as proposed by PHSO.