Persons of Independent Means.

HC Deb 08 January 1913 vol 46 c1198W

Mr. C. BATHURST

asked the President of the Local Government Board what was the number, according to the Census figures of 1891, 1901, and 1911, respectively, of persons of independent means not employed or engaged in any business, profession, or paid occupation?

Mr. BURNS

The numbers of persons classified in the Census Reports as "living on own means"were:—

In 1891–97,466 males and 409,097 females. In 1901–93,381 males and 361,996 females. These numbers do not include persons classified as "retired from business" or as "pensioners," who were as follows:—

		1891.
		Males.		Females.
Retired from Business.	…	192,941	…	68,496
Pensioners	…	20,988	…	2,799*
		1901.
Retired from Business.	…	262,175	…	81,635
Pensioners	…	25,567	…	1,142*
* These figures are not comparable.

Corresponding figures for 1911 are not yet available.