War Widows (Welfare Service)

HC Deb 17 June 1952 vol 502 cc85-6W

Mr. Simmons

asked the Minister of Pensions on what date it was announced that the Ministry of Pensions Welfare Service was available to war widows.

Mr. Amory

Since December, 1949, all new pension order books sent to widows have contained a prominent note inviting them to make use of the Welfare Service. Since March, 1952, a special letter has been sent with each order book reminding widows of the Service. The letters notifying the recent increases in widows' pensions have also drawn attention to the Service.