Pensions Minister meets UEF Pensions Campaigners in Ayr

AYR MP SANDRA OSBORNE has expressed her satisfaction with this mornings meeting with Malcolm Wicks - Minister for Pensions - who visited Ayr to fulfil a promise made to the Scottish Pensions Summit late last year. He met with representatives of those affected by the UEF pension situation at Scottish Stampings Ltd.

Sandra said:
“I am pleased to welcome the Minister to my constituency. We have made considerable progress in our campaign to right the wrongs for UEF workers.

Malcolm Wicks was able to reassure us that the plans announced for an Assistance Scheme will start to address the problems caused by company liquidations. The Scheme should be in place by spring 2005 because it requires secondary legislation.  Although he was unable to spell out the details at this early stage, he assured us that there will be substantial assistance available.

It was a very positive meeting and I particularly appreciated the dignified way the workers put their case to the Minister.”