HC Deb 25 October 1973 vol 861 c665W
Mr. David Steel

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will consider extending pension rights to the widows of military personnel to include all ranks below that of warrant officer.

Mr. Buck

Widows of Service men below the rank of warrant officer and equivalent who gave service on or after 31st August 1950 have been eligible for Forces family pensions since 1952.