§ 44. Mr. Russellasked the Minister of National Insurance if, in view of the rise in the cost of living, she will increase the amount a widow is allowed to earn without loss of pension rights.
§ The Minister of National Insurance (Dr. Edith Summerskill)An increase in the amount to which the hon. Member refers would require legislation and could only be considered in relation to a review of the scheme as a whole; but it is one of the suggestions which I shall bear in mind.