§ Mr. J. C. Jenningsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the number of persons retired from the public service, affected by the Pensions (Increase) Acts, who retired in 1939 or earlier years, between 1940 and 1944, 1945 and 1949, 1950 and 1954, and 1955 and 1959, respectively, and who are still living.
§ Sir E. BoyleThe estimated numbers, which must be regarded as approximate, of former public servants receiving increases under the Pensions (Increase) Acts are as follows:
Date of retirement Number receiving increases -1939 … … … 30,000 1940 to 1944 … … … 40,000 1945 to 1949 … … … 70,000 1950 to 1954 … … … 90,000 1955 to 1959 … … … 110,000 340,000