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  • Simon7685 wrote: »
    Nice one Ajay, glad my maths was around the right mark, give or take a few quid..........
    After all what a few quid in a nearly 10,000 payment!!!!!!!!!

    Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!


    I'd be more than happy Simon to propose you as a future Chancellor, as your maths have proved to be brilliant! I'm so pleased that Mummy Ajay is going to have a great Christmas!


    xx
  • Hi

    Mum has recieved a further payment of £630, as a special payment. This is calcualtes as interest on the delay payment, and the poor service she had recieved.

    Letter states if mum is not happy with the decision they will look at ut again for her, mum is happy and not greedy so she will leave it at that, merry xmass everyone.:beer:
  • What great news for your Mum, and proof that all your efforts on her behalf paid off. :beer:


    xx
  • I'd be tempted to spend half on lottery tickets!
  • shegar
    shegar Posts: 1,978 Forumite
    I'd be tempted to spend half on lottery tickets!

    I def wouldnt gamble a penny away........Its very unlikely she will ever come into that kind of money again, so it pays to look after it............:)
  • Fantastic news, Ajay5021.
    Have a good Christmas.
  • Excellent news! :)
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