§ 11. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how many widows are receiving 10s. per week pension; how many of them contribute 4s. 5d. weekly for an insurance stamp; and what steps are being taken to relieve these widows of this liability.
§ Mr. PeakeAbout 170,000 widows are receiving this pension. There is no record to show how many are paying contributions as non-employed persons; those whose income is under£2 a week can already claim exemption.