§ 18. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of National Insurance if he is aware of the hardship caused to widows who are receiving only 10s. a week pension, out of which they have to contribute to the Insurance Fund; and if he will relieve them of the obligation of paying insurance contributions.
§ Mr. PeakeContributions need not be paid by persons not in employment whose income is less than £2 a week, and I see no need for any special provision for the widows mentioned by the hon. Member.