War Widows: Ex Gratia Pension Payment

Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent Excerpts

Tuesday 5th March 2024 Lords Chamber

[Lord Harlech (Con)]

My noble friend strays somewhat outside the scope of this Question, but he is, of course, absolutely right.

[Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)]

My Lords, I first take the opportunity to thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Crawley and Lady Fookes, for their tireless campaigning on behalf of the disenfranchised war widows. Their work is inspiring. Given the answers that the Minister has given us today, when will he meet with the War Widows’ Association and apologise?

[Lord Harlech (Con)]

I have not actually received an invitation from the War Widows’ Association. However, should such an invitation be forthcoming, I would be only too delighted to meet with them.