HC Deb 04 March 1968 vol 760 c1W
12. Mr. Tapsell

asked the Minister of Social Security whether she will end the present ruling which prevents a widow with children whose husband died within three years of marriage from getting any widow's benefit.

Mr. Pentland

There is no such ruling. Widows left with young children are not denied benefit for the reason suggested by the hon. Member.

25. Mr. Grieve

asked the Minister of Social Security how many widows with children are in receipt of supplementary benefit.

Mr. Pentland

On a provisional estimate, some 22,000.