Not exact matches
The best part of # 50bn is a lot of money and economic growth
can only do so much to reduce spending, particularly when employment is already high and political pressure means that cutting the
benefits bill further or
pensioners»
benefits at all is a no - no.
:: Urgently pay Edo State
pensioners over 42 months outstanding pension
benefits and entitlements from the over N29bn Paris Club refunds received by your government and meant for the payment of pension arrears and gratuities;:: Adopt a human rights policy of guaranteeing regular payment of pension
benefits and entitlements so that
pensioners and their families
can live decently;:: Recognize the human rights of Edo State
pensioners and ensure their full and effective enjoyment of those rights, as well as provide them with information to enable them to claim their rights;:: Treat all
pensioners in Edo State as individuals with humanity and dignity and respect and promote their higher standard of living and improve economic and social conditions for all
pensioners;:: Provide Edo State
pensioners with proper support and assistance to alleviate their plight, including by ensuring informal, community - based and recreation - oriented programs for
pensioners to help develop their sense of self - reliance and independence;:: Reduce opportunities for corruption in the spending of the Paris Club refunds
There may come a tipping point when voters become suspicious of why the Tories keep targeting unemployment support, especially when bigger savings
can be found from ending unnecessary
benefits to wealthier
pensioners such as free TV licences and winter fuel payments.»
However, this move
can benefit the
pensioners substantially, as earlier they did not get any standard deduction or any of the other allowances given to salaried employees.
The Report acknowledged the vulnerability of
pensioners but maintained that retirement
benefits can be accessed from other sources (Canada / Quebec Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement programs, and possible private savings and RRSPs) and concluded by noting that while greater protection might be desired by some, that protection «must be balanced against the interests of others» (Report, page 98).
If the
pensioner is not in good health and
can not qualify for life insurance, then electing the joint survivor
benefit can become a worthwhile option.
Moreover, apart from salaried individuals,
pensioners can also avail the
benefits of this deduction.