HC Deb 19 April 1955 vol 540 cc8-9W
Captain Duncan

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many ex-officers of the police are in receipt of disability or supplemental pensions granted in consequence of injury on duty.

Major Lloyd-George

On 31st March, 1954, the latest date for which information is at present available, police authorities in England and Wales were paying 1,222 pensions to former members of police forces, war reservists and special constables in respect of injuries received in the execution of their duty.

Captain Duncan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many ex-officers of the police are in receipt of disability or supplemental pensions granted in consequence of injury on duty.

Mr. J. Stuart

On 15th May, 1954, the latest date for which figures are available, pensions in respect of injury or disease received on duty were being paid to 40 former Scottish police officers.