Good afternoon all, I thought that you would like to see the final paragraph of my latest letter from Mr Penning - Minister for Policing: ".....You mention in your letter the changes in respect of Armed Forces widow's pension. It is right that Ministers should be able to make changes when a compelling case is made. Given the case that has been put forward on behalf of widows and widowers of police officers, the Home Secretary has asked officials to look into the feasibility and affordability of any changes in this area, in conjunction with other departments. The full implications of any change will need to be taken into account before a decision is made, and any reform would need to be considered in the light of the Government's duty to ensure that public service pensions are affordable, sustainable and fair both for the members of those schemes and other taxpayers......." I asked you to present a clear and compelling argument to the government with regards to the risks faced on a daily basis by serving officers, and the effect of their service upon their families; in agreeing to do so this is the stage that the campaign has reached as a result of your hard work. The war is not yet won ladies and gentlemen, but I think that you should enjoy the credit for success in this particular battle - that is getting the government to consider making the changes that we have requested. I am grateful as always for your support, Cathryn