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Widows (Unemployment Benefit)

Volume 500: debated on Monday 5 May 1952

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asked the Minister of National Insurance to what extent, under his regulations, widows' pensions are taken into account in the assessment of unemployment benefit.

Unemployment benefit is not normally payable in addition to widows' benefits under the National Insurance Act, but a widow entitled to both may receive the greater of the two benefits.