HC Deb 11 July 1966 vol 731 cc147-8W
Mr. Pink

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how many widows there are in each of the age groups, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49 in receipt of widowed mother's allowance.

Mr. Pentland

At 31st December, 1965, the numbers in receipt of National

Insurance widowed mothers' allowances were estimated to be as follows:

Age Group Numbers
Age 35–39 13,150
Age 40–44 25,650
Age 45–49 34,100