§ Mr. Marlowasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what widow's pension could accrue to the widow of a United Kingdom Member of the European Assembly if she had one dependent child; who would pay this pension: how it would be linked; how it would compare with that available to the widow of an hon. Member; and, if there are differences, in what way they can be equated, are equitable and how they arise.
§ Mr. BrittanUnder the European Assembly (United Kingdom Representatives) Pensions Order 1980 (1980 No. 1450), three-quarters of the basic or prospective pension of the deceased, of which one-half would be in respect of the widow herself, and one-quarter in respect of the dependent child. The deceased's basic or prospective pension would be based on relevant terminal salary and length of service. The pensions would be paid from the Consolidated Fund and covered by the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971. These provisions are the same as those applying to former hon. Members and their dependants.