Lord Chelwoodasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many widows are in receipt of a war widow's pension, and how many such widows fall within the following age groups: (a) 60–64; (b) 65–69; (c) 70–74; (d) 75–80; (e) over 80; and how many in each group receive a retirement pension.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health and Social Security (Lord Elton)At 25th September 1981 there were about 74,700 923WA war widow's pensions in payment. The other information is as follows.
Age Approximate number of war widows Estimated number receiving retirement pension 60–64 9,300 7,000 65–69 14,500 10,900 70–74 13,800 10,400 75–80 12,900 9,400 Over 80 15,100 9,800