Waspi women will not receive compensation, Government confirms

The video discusses the communication delay regarding the increase in state pension age between 2005 and 2007, identified as maladministration by the ombudsman. Despite acknowledging the delay, the decision was made not to provide compensation, as research indicated it would not have changed the outcome. The rationale includes the high awareness among women born in the 1950s and the significant cost of a compensation scheme.

What was the main issue identified by the ombudsman regarding the communication of the pension age increase?

• The letters were sent too early.

• The letters contained incorrect information.

• There was a 28-month delay in sending the letters.

• The letters were sent to the wrong addresses.

Why did the organization disagree with the ombudsman's conclusion on injustice?

• They believed the letters were unnecessary.

• They thought the ombudsman misunderstood the situation.

• They had already compensated the affected individuals.

• Research showed the letters wouldn't have changed the outcome.

What percentage of women born in the 1950s were aware of the pension age increase?

• 50%

• 100%

• 90%

• 70%

What was the estimated cost of the proposed compensation scheme?

• 12 billion pounds

• 10.5 billion pounds

• 7 billion pounds

• 5 billion pounds

Why did the organization decide against providing compensation?

• They believed it was not a fair use of taxpayer money.

• They had already provided compensation in another form.

• They were planning to compensate in the future.

• They thought the compensation amount was too small.