§ 29. Mr. Odeyasked the Minister of Pensions whether, in view of the fact that, since July, 1945, the pension of war widows with children has only increased by 2s. 6d. a week, he will now consider a revision in the light of the advance in the cost of living since that date.
§ The Minister of Pensions (Mr. Buchanan)I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to his question on 20th January, to which I would add that there has been no change in circumstances justifying a special review of the rates of widows' pensions in advance of any general review of the war pensions provisions.
§ Mr. BuchananI am always at the present, as my decisions show.
§ Miss BaconIs it not correct that since 1945 family allowances have been introduced and that war widows, unlike other widows, receive the two allowances for their children?
§ Mr. BuchananThat is perfectly true.