HC Deb 19 June 1981 vol 6 c454W
Mr. Pawsey

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what was the contribution of serving male staff for widows' benefits expressed as a percentage of total salaries for the staff concerned for the years 1975–76 to 1980–81.

Mr. Hayhoe

The information is not available, but the standard contribution, now payable by all male civil servants is 1½ per cent. of salary.