§ 47. Mr. Boscawenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total take-up so far of pensions payable to women who have been widowed between 40 and 50 years of age and the total cost of this benefit.
§ Mr. DeanAbout 96,000 widows who were aged 40–49 when their husband died or their widowed mother's allowance ceased are now drawing a pension. It is estimated that the net additional cost is about £15 million a year.