HC Deb 26 February 1957 vol 565 c160W
85. Mr. Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance when the last increase was made in the educational grant payable to Army widows under Royal Warrant.

Mr. Wood

The maximum rate of education allowance for each child was last increased in 1944 to £80 a year. The means limits were last increased in 1953. The usual child's allowance, increased last year to 21s. 6d. a week, is payable in addition.