HC Deb 01 February 1939 vol 343 cc211-2W
Mr. Lyons

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will state the total amount of moneys paid out from the post offices in the city of Leicester for the year 1938 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?

Sir W. Womersley

The following amounts (approximately) were paid out in the year ended 31st December, 1938, from post offices in the city of Leicester in respect of

£
Army and Navy and Air Force Pensions and Allowances 240,000
Contributory Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Pensions and non-contributory pensions, including payments to the Blind 580,000