Government must tackle plight of Allied Steel and Wire pensioners

Michael Klimes
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The government should take action to ensure more money is paid out to Allied Steel and Wire (ASW) pensions according to MP Gordon Henderson.

Former ASW workers are paid compensation by the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) after the company collapsed with a large deficit in its scheme. The FAS pays out 90% of accrued pensions, but wi...

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