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Only winners in growing annuity scandal are pension companies

I was interested to read Martin Williams's article ("Annuity probe amid fears pensioners are losing out", The Herald, February 1).

Twenty five years ago, at the behest of a certain lady Prime Minister, I took out a private pension. Now, with only a month to go till it matures, I am in shock to learn how little pension I will receive.

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