asked the Minister for Social Welfare how many widows receiving (a) non-contributory and (b) contributory widows' pensions have children under 16 years of age.
Written Answers. - Widows' Pensions.
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At the 30th September, 1968, which is the latest date for which figures are available, there were 3,087 widows in receipt of widows' non-contributory pensions, and 6,861 widows in receipt of widows' contributory pensions, who had children under 16 years of age.