HC Deb 01 August 1978 vol 955 cc268-9W
Mr. Hall-Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many war widows' pensions were withdrawn on grounds of remarriage in each of the years 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 and in 1978 to date from widows who were aged 60 years or over.

Mr. Alfred Morris

For widows of men who served as other ranks the information is:

1974 65
1975 77
1976 64
1977 42
1978 (to date) 19

I will let the hon. Member have the information about widows of former officers as soon as possible.