HC Deb 10 March 1937 vol 321 c1164W
Mr. Lyons

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will give the total amount of moneys paid out from the Post Offices in the city of Leicester for the year 1936 in respect of war pensions, contributory widows', orphans', and old age pensions, non-contributory pensions, and other issues under his Department, including payments to blind persons?

Major Tryon

The following amounts (approximately) were paid out in the year ended 31st December, 1036, from Post Offices in the city of Leicester in respect of

£
Army and Navy and Air Force Pensions and Allowances 250,000
Contributory Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Pensions and non-contributory pensions, including payments to the Blind 550,000