Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 December 1996.
Mackay of Ardbrecknish, Lord
- Question
- Statement on if as reported in the Guardian on 5 December 1996, the Govts proposals to 'simplify policy and procedures' in relation to war widows pensions will leave the pensioners £50m. poorer; and, if not, what is the true position; and to ensure that their proposals to 'simplify policy and procedures' in relation to war pensions will fully protect the existing rights and benefits of pensioners; and what will be the impact of their proposals upon the existing rights and benefits of pensioners and the claimants for war pensions and war pension benefits. - Includes ref to consultation letter to Central Advisory Committee on War Pensions (copy placed in Library).
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 576 c114-6WA
- Session
- 1996-97
- Subjects
- Benefits rules Hearing impairment Expenditure Pensions Social security benefits War pensions War widow(er)s
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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