Debates between Lord Hintze and Lord Harlech during the 2019 Parliament

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War Widows: Ex Gratia Pension Payment

Debate between Lord Hintze and Lord Harlech
Tuesday 5th March 2024

(2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Harlech Portrait Lord Harlech (Con)
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I understand what the noble Baroness is asking, but my mental arithmetic is not good enough to multiply the ex gratia payment amount by the number of awards paid out, so I will write to her.

Lord Hintze Portrait Lord Hintze (Con)
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My Lords, just briefly, how much is this costing, given how much we are actually going to be giving to these poor people?

Lord Harlech Portrait Lord Harlech (Con)
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I think my previous answer addresses the point raised by my noble friend, and I will make sure that he receives a copy of that letter too.

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