HC Deb 15 June 1961 vol 642 c62W
37. Sir R. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the pension rates for widows and orphans of each rank of police officer in the Metropolitan Police; when these rates were last increased; how they compare with pensions paid by other British police forces; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Renton

There is one pensions scheme which applies to all police forces in England and Wales. The pensions awarded to widows depend primarily on the rank, years of service and pay of the husband at the time of his retirement or death, and accordingly they reflect increases in police pay. The allowances for children generally depend on the rank of the parent on retirement or death and are adjusted from time to time. They were last increased in 1959.