§ Mrs. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received asking that widowed mothers who remarry should continue to receive their allowance in respect of the children of the deceased father and what is the policy in this matter of other EEC countries.
§ Mr. OrmeI understand that in all EEC countries, apart from Germany and Italy, when a widow remarries the special benefits paid in respect of a child cease. Over the years representations have been received from hon. Members, women's organisations and individual widows. I would, however, refer my hon. Friend to the reply given by the late Minister of State to the hon. Member for Cornwall, North (Mr. Pardoe) on 14th January 1976.—[Vol. 903, c.186.]