HC Deb 23 November 1978 vol 958 c712W
44. Mr. Willey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will take steps to extend the partial exemption from tax for war widows' pensions to all widows' pensions.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I do not think it would be justifiable to extend the special exemption for war widows' pensions, to widows' pensions generally.