I’m kicking myself that I shall be away next month when this important pension summit is held by the Conservative Women’s Organisation. It is such an important subject, one which fills me with dread if I think about it very long.

In fact, I tend to shrug it off and leave to my husband to sort out because the fact is that I have very little pension to look forward to. I gave up my job to be a full-time mother to two fine sons and never thought that far ahead. It’s not a sexy subject when you are in your 20s, and I have a hopeless head for figures.

I’m sure I’m not alone and the CWO quite rightly believes that meeting the needs of women’s pensions presents an increasing challenge for the future, while addressing the requirements of those already retired. We are, after all, expected to live much longer, and look at the mess it is in now.

The summit hopes to learn more from women about their present problems and future concerns, with the aim of helping to formulate policy. It is being held in the House of Commons on the morning of Wednesday, 13 June, with Philip Hammomd, Shadow Secretary for Work and Pensions, and MPs Maria Miller (pic) and Nigel Waterson there to listen and learn.

Places are limited and anyone interested in attending should contact Elaine Hall at elaine.hall@conservatives.com.

Have you planned well ahead for your pension? How long do you plan to work for?