§ I now wish to respond to appeals made to me by the Minister of Pensions. I accept his view that war pensions should be increased on the basis of a rise of 10s. a week in disability pension for 100 per cent. disablement, with pro rata increases to cover degrees of disablement less than 100 per cent. The standard basic rate will thus be increased from 45s. to 55s. 1301 a week. There will also be some increases for war widows, and my hon. Friend the Minister of Pensions will make an announcement in due course. The cost of these improvements will be approximately £10 million a year.