HC Deb 08 June 1959 vol 606 c61W
33. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what it would cost to increase the 10s. widow's pension to the purchasing power it enjoyed in 1946; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

About £3 million a year. I have nothing to add to what I have previously said on this subject.