HC Deb 14 December 1922 vol 159 c3113
20. Mr. GILBERT

asked the Minister of Pensions the present approximate number of pensioners, men, women and children, in charge of his Department; and whether there has been any reduction in numbers since last year?

Major TRYON

The approximate number of beneficiaries under the Royal Pension Warrants administered by me on the 31st October last was 2,620,000 as compared with 3,135,000 twelve months previously.