§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his answer of 30 March 2000,Official Report, column 272W, on widowers' benefits, for what reason the ex gratia payment was made. [118664]
§ Angela EagleAn offer of ex gratia payments was made to a widowed father by way of friendly settlement of his case before the European Court of Human Rights.