§ 23. Mr. JAMES HOGGEasked the Secretary to the Treasury if he will state the estimated total amount of transfer value of members resident in Scotland of the Prudential approved society for men, the Prudential approved society for women, and the National Amalgamated Society, assuming average ages for the purpose?
Mr. BENNAs I informed my hon. Friend on the 6th instant, the necessary data for a proper estimate are not available, and I fear that a calculation on the hypothesis suggested by him would be liable to prove misleading.
§ Mr. J. HOGGEIs it not a fact that the Treasury is calculating on the average age now?
Mr. BENNI am informed that that is not so, and that no reliable information, can be given, except after investigation in each case.
§ Mr. BOOTHIs my hon. Friend aware that for all practical purposes the number may be taken at two millions.