HC Deb 16 December 1958 vol 597 cc201-2W
Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Defence whether he will now state what improvement is to be introduced in the new scheme for officers' widows' pensions in the event of an officer dying while still serving.

Mr. Sandys

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Tynemouth (Dame Irene Ward) on 10th December.

Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Defence whether he will now state how far he proposes in the new scheme for officers' widows' pensions to bring all existing pensioners up to one-third of officers' 1950 basic rates and to make these the minimum for any widow.

Mr. Sandys

I propose to make a statement on this subject after the Recess.