§ 79. Sir J. D. REESasked what, according to the last completed accounts, is the total cost of old age pensions; and what relief in the aggregate has accrued from the imposition of this charge upon the taxpayers to the ratepayers of the United Kingdom
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe total expenditure out of the Votes for old age pensions in the five years ended 31st March last has been (in round figures) £44,000,000. I am endeavouring to obtain the information asked for in the last part of the question, and will communicate further 'with the hon. Member.