In message , Another Dave
writes
On 15/02/2013 09:43, Chris J Dixon wrote:

Though I have benefited, I don't think the original decision to
introduce these at 60 for everybody, instead of at state pension
age, was right.


AIUI, at the time they were introduced the pensionable age for women
WAS 60. Sex equality legislation made the age 60 for men also.

Another Dave


It made it the same for men as women, which was one of the drivers
behind raising the pension age for women.
--
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