§ 41. Mr. John Patonasked the Minister of National Insurance the numbers of men and women, respectively, insured persons who, although beyond retiral age on 5th April, 1949, were continuing in full employment.
§ The Minister of National Insurance (Mr. James Griffiths)The latest information indicates that of all insured persons reaching pensionable age who could have qualified for retirement pension, about 64 per cent. of the men and 50 per cent. of the women continue in employment.
§ Mr. PatonAre these percentages more or less stationary or are they showing a tendency progressively to increase?
§ Mr. GriffithsThese percentages apply to an inquiry which we made a few months ago. Another inquiry is in progress as a result of which we shall have more information about the operation of the new Act. I hope to have these figures available in a few weeks' time.