§ 23. Mr. WINGasked the Secretary for Scotland what is the yearly number of appeals for the year 1914 to 1917, with the percentage of those for and against old age pensions or applicants for old age pensions?
§ Mr. MUNROWith my hon. Friend's permission, I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement giving the desired information, which is somewhat detailed.
§ The following is the statement referred to:
§ In 1914, 2,009 appeals were received and 1,758 were decided by the end of the year. Percentage in favour of claimants, 59.4, against 40.6. In 1915, 1,687 appeals' were received, and 1,574 were decided by the end of the year. The 251 appeals outstanding at the end of 1914 were also decided, making a total of 1,825. Percentage in favour of claimants, 61.1, against 38.9. In 1916, 1,969 appeals were received, and 1,814 were decided by the end of the year. The 112 appeals outstanding at the end 1838 of 1915 were also decided, making a total of 1,926. Percentage in favour of claimants, 56.5, against 43.5. In 1917, 1,917 appeals were received, and 1,699 were decided by the end of the year. The 155 appeals outstanding at the end of 1916 were also decided, making a total of 1,854. Percentage in favour of claimants, 54.5, against 45.5.