§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment on what date he intends to introduce regulations to allow local authorities to meet in full their obligations to pay widowers' pensions.
§ Mr. KeyDraft regulations, including new widowers' benefits and other proposals, were circulated on 28 December 1990 to local authorities in England and Wales and to other interested parties. The consultation period ended on 15 February and consideration is now being given to the responses. Subject to the necessary parliamentary procedures, the regulations will come into force as soon as possible.