§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Minister of Health the total number of males and females over the ages of 60, 65 and 70, respectively, as disclosed in each Census Return from 1871 onwards, and approximate figures for 1927, stating, if possible, the number employed for wages in each group?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe following table gives the information asked for, so far as it is available. The further particulars asked for in the last part of the question are not available.
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ENGLAND AND WALES. Population (Males and Females) at age-groups over 60. Census Year. 60–65 65–70 Over 70 Males. Females. Males. Females. Males. Females. 1871 … … … 294,675 328,010 205,370 235,868 285,050 348,455 1881 … … … 340,555 387,067 231,549 270,920 304,013 382,162 1891 … … … 356,864 416,015 259,675 312,273 346,913 453,741 1901 … … … 410,447 480,226 282,403 347,270 378,669 509,411 1911 … … … 477,151 542,803 365,896 440,918 443,474 628,228 1921 … … … 601,235 680,768 449,363 536,699 530,867 774,176 Mid-year, 1927 estimate 708,088 797,167 505,770 598,801 622,095 879,013