HC Deb 03 February 1948 vol 446 cc265-6W
105. Mr. Collins

asked the Minister of National Insurance whether, under the regulations under the new Act, the full

The average age of the children is not known but, in 1947, nearly 80 per cent. were aged under 12 years and 10 per cent. under one year.

contributory pension will be paid at age 60, to a childless widow now aged 50 who is at present insured and in receipt of a widows' war pension, assuming she continues in employment.

Mr. Steele

I would ask my hon. Friend to await the publication of the relevant regulations under the National Insurance Act, 1946, which my right hon. Friend hopes to make within the next two months.