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We need to forge a
We need to forge a national consensus about how we move from a
pension system designed for today’s pension problems to one that is
right for tomorrow’s.We appointed the Pensions Commission to look
into the future of pensions and its second report is due in autumn
2005.We are clear about the goals of a reformed system. It must tackle
poverty, provide everyone with the opportunity to build an adequate
retirement income, and be affordable, fair and simple to understand.
In particular it must address the disadvantages faced by women.