HC Deb 21 July 1909 vol 8 cc506-7
Mr. GEORGE GIBBS

asked how many old age pensions in Ireland have been withdrawn?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The approximate number is 2,500.

Mr. D. SHEEHY

Can the right hon. Gentleman state how many old age pensions have been withdrawn in England?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

Not off-hand. I cannot supply the information now.

Lord BALCARRES

How many prosecutions have followed these 2,500 withdrawals?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

I am afraid that I could not say that.