§ Mrs. Thatcherasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many public service pensioners will have their benefits withheld under the terms of the new exchange control restrictions relating to Rhodesia.
§ Mr. MacDermotThere are about 600 pensioners of the United Kingdom public services resident in Rhodesia, including an estimate for pensions for which local authorities are responsible. In addition, there are 143 pensioners of the Indian services whose pensions are paid from United Kingdom funds; 200 pensioners of certain overseas Governments whose pensions are paid by those Governments 39W through the Crown Agents; and 128 pensioners of overseas Governments who receive supplements from United Kingdom funds. The last two categories overlap. The Government are considering what measure of relief may be justified in cases of hardship.
§ Mr. Wallasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many pensions of civil servants living in Rhodesia will be affected by the Government's decision to withhold payment.
§ Mr. MacDermot82, including widows and dependants. The Government are considering what measure of relief may be justified in cases of hardship.