CONFERENCE ON THE STATE PENSION

That this House welcomes the decision by the National Pensioners Convention (NPC) and the trade unions to hold a conference on the importance of state pensions; notes that the conference will be held on 26th March 2007 at the UCU Head Office; urges members from all sides of the House to attend the conference if at all possible; encourages the Government to engage with the NPC and trade unions following the conference to explore the themes developed on the day; wishes all concerned all the best for a successful event; continues to acknowledge the debt this nation owes to all its elderly people; and pledges to work towards developing decent pensions and security in retirement for all.