§ Mr. FELLasked what, according to the latest Returns available, are the numbers of persons in receipt of old age pensions in England, Scotland, and Ireland, respectively; and what are the sums payable in respect of each country for these pensions?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe following figures show (a) the number of pensions payable on the last Friday in December, 1911, and (b) the sums which represent approximately a full year's payment in respect of these pensions. No later figures are yet available:—
(a) (b) Numbers. £ England and Wales … 638,937 8,096,300 Scotland … 94,243 1,204,200 Ireland … 202,810 2,588,600 935,990 11,889,100