§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will list the numbers of former public servants receiving pensions under the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 by the different categories of employment undertaken prior to retirement.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThe figures for the major categories are set out below and represent an estimate for the midpoint of the year. The Armed Forces are not covered directly by the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971, but receive increases by analogy with its provisions.
Category Pensioners (thousands) Armed Forces 240 Civil Service 239 Local government 220 Teachers 160 National Health Service 130 Police and Fire Service 58 Total 1,047