Lord Chelwoodasked Her Majesty's Government:
What would have been the approximate cost in the financial year 1981–82 of making an award at half the Over 80 State Pension rate to war widows aged between 75 and 79 who are not in receipt of a retirement pension; and what would be the annual cost of awarding the full rate to similar widows over 80.
§ Lord Elton£1¼ million and £5¼ million respectively.
House adjourned at ten minutes before eight o'clock.