§ 8. Mr. HALLSasked the Minister of Pensions the number of pensions awarded by each region during the six months ending 31st December, 1920, and the administrative expenses of each regional headquarters during the same period?
§ Major TRYONIn view of the number of figures involved, I am circulating the answer in the OFFICIAL REPORT. But I 1516 may say briefly that 574,299 applications were considered during the period mentioned, 532,659 awards were made, and 41,640 claims rejected. The total expenditure for the regions incurred in administration during that period was £689,728.
§ The figures are as follow:
| 1ST JULY—31ST DECEMBER, 1920. | ||
| Region | No. of Awards made.* | Total Expenditure incurred in Administration. † |
| Scotland | 51,883 | 70,200 |
| Northern | 34,932 | 38,094 |
| North Western | 56,796 | 82,999 |
| Yorkshire | 51,552 | 59,859 |
| Wales | 31,772 | 49,838 |
| West Midlands | 47,708 | 56,532 |
| East Midlands | 37,027 | 38,921 |
| South-Western | 38,611 | 48,455 |
| London | 151,538 | 185,297 |
| Ulster | 12,542 | 24,043 |
| South Ireland | 18,298 | 35,490 |
| Totals | 532,659 | 689,728 |
| * In addition 41,640 claims were examined and rejected. | ||
| † Including Regional Administration expenses for medical treatment, local administration, etc. |