HC Deb 24 March 1952 vol 498 c12W
76. Mr. T. Price

asked the Minister of National Insurance if he will give his consideration to the plight in which many widows will find themselves when the Budget proposals become fully effective; and if he will promote legislation to remedy this by increasing their pensions.

Mr. Peake

The changes in National Insurance benefits to which my right hon. Friend referred in his Budget speech will include increases in the widowed mother's allowance and widows' pensions.

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