HC Deb 11 February 1946 vol 419 c32W
Mr. P. Freeman

asked the Minister of; National Insurance the number of old age pensioners, men and women separately, in Wales and in each area for which figures are available.

Mr. J. Griffiths

At the end of December, 1945, the estimated number of old age pensioners was as follows: Men, 93.3001 Women, 131,400 (including 25,700 widows between 60 and 70). Comparable figures for particular areas are not available.