HC Deb 18 March 1926 vol 193 cc564-5
7. Mr. ROBINSON

asked the Minister of Pensions what was the number of life pensions in issue on 24th February, 1926, to officers, nurses, and other ranks, respectively, where the assessment was 20 per cent., 30 per cent., 40 per cent., 50 per cent., 60 per cent., 70 per cent., 80 per cent., 96 per cent., and 100 per cent.; and what proportion was due to wound or injury and what proportion was due to disease?

The approximate numbers of Life Pensions in payment to Officers, Nurses and Other Ranks, at the end of February, 1926, were as follow:—
— 100 per cent. 90 per cent. 80 per cent. 70 per cent. 60 percent. 50 per cent. 40 per cent. 30 per cent. 20 percent. Total.
Officers … 1,220 50 425 575 850 1,550 1,300 2,300 4,150 12,420
Nurses … 56 1 1 2 7 13 10 32 63 185
Other Ranks 16,200 2,050 6,500 13,000 20,700 32,100 28,400 50,350 96,600 265,900