In 2009-2010, the full basic State Pension is £95.25 a week. The full basic State Pension for a married woman using her husband’s National Insurance record is £57.05 a week.
This means that a married couple could get separate basic State Pension payments totalling £152.30 a week. If they both qualify for a full basic State Pension this could be £190.50 a week.
In all circumstances your individual circumstances may affect the amount you get.
A State Pension forecast will tell you the current value of your State Pension and the amount you may get at State Pension age.
