HC Deb 02 April 1925 vol 182 cc1478-9
14. Mr. CLUSE

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he can state, for each of the years ended 31st December, 1921 to 1924, the number of beneficiaries, the total cost of administration, the number of permanent officers of the rank of principal clerk and above and the number of those who served with the forces during the great War, and the number of other staff of all grades, respectively?

Lieut.-Colonel STANLEY

As the answer contains a number of figures, I propose, with the hon. Member's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

Year ended. Approximate Number of Beneficiaries. Permanent Officers of rank of Principal Clerk and above. Number of Officers in (2) who served in the Great War. Other staff of all Grades, including local offices and institutions.
(1). (2). (3). (4).
31 December, 1921 … 3,004,000 35 4 29,937
31 December, 1922 … 2,572,000 66 10 24,674
31 December, 1923 … 2,266,000 74 14 19,861
31 December, 1924 … 2,080,000 74 14 16,401
Figures of the cost of administration for calendar years are not available; the cost for the financial years was:

Year ended 31st March:

£
1922 … … … 5,524,100
1923 … … … 4,241,602
1924 … … … 3,461,387
1925 … … … 3,010,500