§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what consideration he has given to introducing a more comprehensive system of support with his Department to deal with problems faced by ex-service men and women.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe social security system treats ex-service men and women in the same way as other 151W customers. In addition, under the war pensions scheme administered by the Department, war pensions and allowances are payable where disablement or death occurs as a result of service in the armed forces; the war pensioners welfare service also provides advice to war pensioners and war widows on war pension matters and help and support with general welfare problems. The war pensions welfare service works closely with other Government Departments and agencies, including war pension committees and voluntary organisations representing ex-service men and women.