§ Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can state the number of persons who are at present in receipt of pensions which were granted for war services prior to August, 1914; and can he give the yearly amount?
§ Major TRYONThe approximate number of persons in receipt of pensions granted for disablement or death resulting from War service prior to 4th August, 1914, is approximately 7,000, and the annual value of these pensions is about £370,000.