§ Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the age allowance under the war pensions scheme for widows of service men were last reviewed; and what plans he has for reviewing and adjusting them.
§ Dr. BoysonThe age allowances payable to war widows were reviewed and increased in November 1983 as part of the general uprating of war pensions and allowances. My right hon. Friend will announce details of this year's uprating after the retail prices index for May is published.