HC Deb 01 April 1968 vol 762 cc18-9W
Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the cost of paying the 1965 increase to those pensioners under 60 years of age who are at present excluded from immediate benefit, split as to wives and others, respectively, and civil servants and others, respectively.

Mr. Harold Lever

About £2.7 million in the first full year, of which the Civil Service accounts for less than £10,000. The total includes something of the order of £10,000 in respect of widows' pensions.