HC Deb 19 February 1962 vol 654 c4W
18. Mr. Small

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how many widowed mothers are in receipt of National Assistance supplements; and how this number compares with those receiving such supplements in the first week of May, 1961.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

The latest figure available relates to December, 1960. It was then estimated to be 24,600.