HC Deb 16 July 1919 vol 118 cc391-2
92. Mr. LYLE

asked the Secretary to the Treasury if he will state the amounts paid in pensions arising out of the War and in out-of-work pay, respectively, in the week ending 5th July, 1919?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Colonel Sir James Craig)

I have been asked to reply to this question. The total amount paid in pensions, including treatment and training allowances, but exclusive of the cost of treatment and administrative expenses for the week ending 5th July, 1919, was, approximately, £1,330,000. I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour that the amount spent in out-of-work donation for the same period was, approximately, £820,000.