White Paper on pensions

By Anonymous
Publication: Consumer Policy Review
Date: May/Jun 2006 2006

The publication, in May, of the Government White Paper on pensions has pleased many parties, including Which?, who have been lobbying for a fairer deal for those on lower to average income. Which? chief executive, Peter Vicary-Smith, said: 'Which? is delighted that the Government has taken a principled

stance in support of the Turner National Pensions Saving Scheme (NPSS) proposals. It is going down the only path that will deliver a long-term solution to Britain's pensions crisis - putting the interests of conusmers first.'

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