SCOTTISH PENSIONERS' FORUM

Scottish Election Manifesto 2011

Pensions/Benefits

• Immediate increase in the Basic State Pension above the official poverty level to at least £173 per week.
• Restoration of index linking with wages or prices (RPI) – whichever is the greatest.
• Increase Winter Fuel allowance to end fuel poverty.

Travel

• A properly designed and adequately funded public transport system.
• Concessionary Travel Scheme to be valid across the United Kingdom and to access rail and ferry services, and to include ‘community travel schemes’
• Additional funding designed to improve accessibility for older and disabled people and their carers.

Environment/Energy

• Put an end to the undermining of our communities.
• Recycling of waste is encouraged bearing in mind problems of older people.
• Provide affordable energy via social tariffs from all energy suppliers.

Participation

• Older people have the right to particiapte in bodies, which deal with their concerns, and to have their views taken into account.

Other Demands.

• All MSPs to fight to maintain the current grant under the Barnett formula
• Prevent public sector service cuts.
• A fair system based on ability to pay Council Tax

The manifesto was launched on 4th April 2011 at the STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow.