HC Deb 14 March 1940 vol 358 c1380W
Captain P. Macdonald

asked the Minister of Pensions what is the present approximate weekly amount being paid in pensions to the dependants of men who have lost their lives through enemy action against merchant vessels, fishing vessels and lightships during the present war?

Sir W. Womersley

Approximately £500 a week is being paid in pensions and allowances to the widows and other dependants of the men referred to.