§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether Royal Navy and Merchant Navy personnel disabled on service with the task force in the South Atlantic will be treated alike for social security benefit purposes; and if he will give examples, assuming 40 per cent., 60 per cent., 80 per cent. and 100 per cent disability.
§ Mr. RossiI assume that my hon. Friend is referring to war disablement pension. I confirm that equivalent provisions apply to Royal Navy personnel and to Merchant Navy personnel who suffer war injuries. The weekly rates of pension for the disablements quoted are:
per cent. £ 40 19.32 60 28.98 80 38.64 100 48.30 These pensions can be supplemented by additional allowances according to individual circumstances. All rates will be subject to 11 per cent. increase in November.