§ Mr. Garro Jonesasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of widespread complaints and has considered representations from hon. Members as to the inadequacy of widows' pensions; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
§ Mr. E. BrownAn increase in the amount of the widow's pension payable under the Contributory Pensions Acts would necessitate raising still further the weekly contributions payable by employers and workers under these Acts, and I could not in present circumstances undertake to introduce legislation for this purpose. I may remind my hon. Friend that a widow pensioner who has attained the age of 60 is eligible for a supplementary pension in case of need.