§ Mr. R. Carrasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the pension of the widow of a private soldier discharged after 32 years' service in August 1950; and what would be her pension had he been discharged in December 1950.
§ Mr. ReynoldsThe widow of a private soldier discharged in August, 1950 after 32 years' service does not receive a forces family pension. The widow of a private soldier discharged after 32 years' service in December, 1950 would receive a pension of 27s. 4d. per week. If she has not reached the age of 40 she would receive a smaller pension. When she attains the age of 70 she would receive a further 6s. per week.