HC Deb 07 December 1995 vol 268 cc374-5W
Mr. Alfred Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the implementation of the provisions of the Pensions Act 1995 that affect war widows' pensions. [3191]

Mr. Heald

These are matters for John Sheppard, the acting chief executive of the War Pensions Agency. He will write to the hon. Member.

Letter from John Sheppard to Mr. Alfred Morris, dated 5 December 1995:

The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question about the implementation of the provisions of the Pensions Act 1995, that affect War Widows Pensions.It was estimated that there would be in the order of 16500 awards of War Widows Pension under these provisions. As at 1 December, 11152 claims have been received. Decisions have been made in 6834 cases, of which 2229 have been notified and 1487 pensions paid. It is expected that the exercise will be completed by March.I hope you find my reply helpful.