Service Widows (Provision of Pensions)

Part of Service Widows (Provision of Pensions) – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 28 Mawrth 1979.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mrs Margaret Thatcher Mrs Margaret Thatcher Leader of HM Official Opposition, Leader of the Conservative Party 12:00, 28 Mawrth 1979

We have not even had any discussions to ascertain what sort of proposals should be put forward. I believe that the present round should be completed. The orders should have been laid and they should have been voted upon. I never exclude any future possibilities that might arise from proposals between the parties. The experience that we have had shows that no fresh proposal will ever get through unless it has a widespread measure of support in the House at the outset. How can I say what any such proposal can possibly be before any discussions have even taken place?