To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the (a) smallest, (b) largest and (c) average settlements made by the Government in lieu of backdating widows’ benefits are. (102063)

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the written answer I gave on 8 November 2006, Official Report, columns 1618-19W, to my right hon. Friend the Member for Birkenhead (Mr. Field).