HC Deb 29 January 1951 vol 483 c562
44. Mr. Russell

asked 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.

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