HC Deb 07 May 1935 vol 301 c810
52. Mr. G. MACDONALD

asked the Minister of Health the number of applications for widows' pensions which have been rejected in Great Britain since 1st January, 1932?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

The number of applications for widows' pensions which were rejected in Great Britain between 1st January, 1932, and 31st December, 1934, was approximately 40,000.