Pointless pension rise

sir – As I approach my 80th birthday, a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions informs me that I am entitled to an increase to my state pension of 25 pence a week.

I can only assume that those making these decisions are either stupid or out of touch, as administering this system must cost 10 times more than the amount distributed.

Mick Ferrie

Mawnan Smith, Cornwall