§ 44. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what is the weekly cost of an insurance stamp for a widow, receiving a pension at the 10s. rate, when she is employed and when 4W she is not employed, respectively, to enable her to keep in benefit for retirement pension.
§ Mr. N. MacphersonThe flat-rate contribution for a widow who is not entitled to widow's benefit, other than the 10s. basic pension, is the same as for a single woman, namely 16s. a week if she is employed—and not contracted out of the graduated scheme—of which she herself pays 8s. 8d. If she is a non-employed person she pays a contribution of 8s. 9d. a week.