HC Deb 07 December 1926 vol 200 c1906
64. Mr. SHORT

asked the Minister of Pensions the total number of persons in receipt of pensions on 30th November, 1926, as compared with the corresponding date in 1925?

Lieut.-Colonel STANLEY

The total number of beneficiaries of all classes to whom and in respect of Whom pensions or allowances were in payment at 30th November last was 1,711,000 as compared with 1,856,000 at the corresponding date in 1925.