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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament

Rejected petition minimum wage & pension for carers

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1/ Carers should receive at least minimum wage for the 24 hour care that carers provide.

2/ Allow carers to accrue a pension in line with a nurse's pension.

3/ Officially recognize the savings carers contribute to the economy by a yearly announcement in Parliament.

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