§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what was the cost of the 1965 increase in the 10s. widows' pension to 30s., the cost of the increase in the widowed mother's allowance, and the cost of abolishing the earnings rule for widows benefit, respectively, in a full year.
§ Miss Herbison£5 million, £5½ million and £8 million respectively (including the increased additions for children in the cost of the increase in the widowed mother's allowance).