I have just heard that in Germany, a single pensioner receives about £267 per week, in France just over £200 and in Italy just over £300.

We lucky British will get about £82 a week.

The Government's own definition of poverty is £12,203 per year, which is £236 per week.

So why is the Government putting a lot of older people into poverty with a pension of £82 per week?

At the next election, when they come knocking on my door, there will be no vote from me unless there is a firm promise for a large increase in the old age pension or a big cut in council tax for pensioners.

If you think I am an old moaner, you are right and to prove it, I have just joined a website called OldMoaners.co.uk It is about time the older people in Britain were given a fair deal.

Steve Chandler,Sandford Lane, Kennington,Oxford