HC Deb 31 July 1930 vol 242 cc687-8
34. Sir KINGSLEY WOOD

asked the Minister of Health the number of claims to date that have been rejected under the Widows', Orphans', and Old Age Contributory Pensions Acts for the last 12 months?

The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Arthur Greenwood)

The number of claims for pension under the Widows', Orphans', and Old Age Contributory Pensions Acts which have been rejected in the last 12 months is 46,572.

Sir K. WOOD

Is the right hon. Gentleman going to reflect on these figures during the Recess?

Mr. GREENWOOD

Yes, certainly; and I hope the right hon. Gentleman will himself reflect on the fact that 465,000 awards have been made.

Sir K. WOOD

Will the right hon. Gentleman say also whether he is going to fulfil his pledge to the others?