HC Deb 27 February 1939 vol 344 c891
42. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Minister of Pensions the number of disabled ex-servicemen in receipt of pensions who are 60 years of age and over; and the total amount of pension payments they receive annually?

The Minister of Pensions (Mr. Ramsbotham)

It is estimated that there are about 53,300 disability pensioners of 60 years of age and over, and the annual value of their pensions and allowances is, approximately, £2,700,000.