HC Deb 13 February 1951 vol 484 c194
43. Brigadier Head

asked the Minister of Pensions what are the numbers of pensioners of the 1914–19 war and the 1939–45 war, respectively, who have tuberculosis; and the total numbers of those two categories who are classified as 100 per cent. disabled.

The Minister of Pensions (Mr. Isaacs)

The numbers are estimated to be 17,000 and 52,000 respectively; of these pensioners 3,800 and 28,700 respectively are estimated to be in receipt of pension at the 100 per cent. disablement rate.