§ 1. Lieut.-Colonel POWNALLasked the Minister of Pensions what is the total spent by his Ministry on central administration and local committees in his Estimates for 1921–22; and what proportion such administrative expenses bear to the total sums disbursed in pensions?
§ The MINISTER of PENSIONS (Mr. Macpherson)In the Ministry's Estimates for the year 1921–22, provision is made for the sum of £4,385,000 for cost of administration: The sum is made up as follows:—
The total sum is approximately four per cent, of the amount disbursed in pensions, allowances and treatment.
£ Headquarters and Regional Establishments (other than medical) 3,052,000 Local Committees 1,334,000