HC Deb 01 November 1949 vol 469 c30W
Wing-Commander Hulbert

asked the Minister of Pensions if any adjustment of the pension rate paid to next-of-kin now resident outside the sterling area is contemplated in view of the devaluation of the pound.

Mr. Marquand

As I informed the House on 18th October in reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Lonsdale (Sir I. Fraser), I have no power to adjust the rates of war pension in accordance with variations in exchange rates. I have, however, obtained authority to help war pensioners resident outside the sterling area who are experiencing severe hardship as the result of the recent fall in the value of sterling.