HC Deb 10 July 1984 vol 63 cc474-5W
54. Mr. Soames

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many war widows will receive the increase in age allowances announced in his recent uprating statement.

Dr. Boyson

About 52,000 war widows will receive the increased age allowances from November. These include about 15,000 who will benefit from the new tier of £12.50 a week at age 80.