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Britain's basic State pension. Do we revere our elderly people in this country ?

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Ivanhoe Thu 07-Feb-13 11:34:35

Britain's basic State pension is I believe for a single pensioner, a little over £107 per week.

This is following a working life paying NI contributions and income taxes into the system.

Do you think the State pension on it's own is enough to live on ?

Do you think our oldest citizens should be means tested for State handouts ?

What is your general view of how we look after our elderly people in this country?