§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Defence why widows of members of the Armed Forces who remarry and are again bereaved are subject to a means test before a decision is taken on the restoration of their original widow's pension.
§ Mr. ReynoldsExamination of the widow's circumstances is the accepted practice in the public sector. My right hon. Friend has re-examined the question, but decided that a change in the rules would not be justified.