HC Deb 17 July 1908 vol 192 cc1227-8
MR. HUNT (Shropshire, Ludlow)

To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated number of persons in rural districts, as distinct from urban districts, who will become entitled to pensions on the Pensions Bill becoming operative.

(Answered by Mr. Lloyd-George.) It is estimated that about 194,000 persons in rural districts, as distinct from urban districts, will become entitled to pension. The estimate is, of course, approximate only.