This afternoon I presented a Bill I will be piloting though Parliament this session. The Bill will amend existing legislation covering both the Pension Protection Fund and Financial Assistance Scheme definition of terminal illness, so that people with a life expectancy of up to twelve months (instead of six months) can receive terminal illness payments.
Originally from the last Parliament this Bill did not pass due to the General Election being called and I hope to get it through this time to ensure those facing terminal illness can get the pension payments they deserve.
