25. Mr. Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total number of old age pensioners in Scotland receiving assistance in money or kind from local authorities for the year ended March, 1937, and 1938, respectively?
Mr. WedderburnThe number of old age pensioners receiving public assistance is available only as at 15th May and 15th November in each year. At 15th November, 1936, the number was 37,795; and at 15th November, 1937, 40,241.