§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services from what date after the death of a husband a widow's allowance is normally paid.
§ Dr. BoysonWidow's allowance is payable in respect of the 26 weeks starting with the Tuesday of, or following, the husband's death. The allowance is paid weekly in advance.
§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what would be the total annual cost of paying widow's allowance from the date of the husband's last social security benefit, if they were receiving social security, and from the date of their deaths if they were not.
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§ Dr. BoysonThe cost would depend upon the types and amounts of benefits payable in respect of the periods immediately before and immediately after the 26 weeks for which widow's allowance is payable under current provisions. The information is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.