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Biscuitman · 27-11-2004, 07:39 PM

Slightly different approach, at the moment the Basic State Pension is enhanced by means tested benefits to £140pw, (Minimum Income Guarantee - MIG)..

Raising the State Pension by £25 restores the link with National Average earnings and effectively does away with means testing - doesnt cost anything Net, saves huge admin costs, 40% of pensioners dont claim their entitlement under the MIG and saves the hassle of having to claim every year.

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Biscuitman Uber Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 3,486	Slightly different approach, at the moment the Basic State Pension is enhanced by means tested benefits to £140pw, (Minimum Income Guarantee - MIG).. Raising the State Pension by £25 restores the link with National Average earnings and effectively does away with means testing - doesnt cost anything Net, saves huge admin costs, 40% of pensioners dont claim their entitlement under the MIG and saves the hassle of having to claim every year. __________________ IF THE EU WAS THE ANSWER, IT MUST HAVE BEEN A STUPID QUESTION!