HC Deb 06 December 1965 vol 722 cc38-9W
Mrs. Thatcher

asked 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. MacDermot

There 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 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. Wall

asked 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. MacDermot

82, including widows and dependants. The Government are considering what measure of relief may be justified in cases of hardship.