HC Deb 09 January 2002 vol 377 c834W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many service pensioners there are; and if he will make a statement. [25838]

Mr. Ingram

As at 31 March 2001, there were 269,135 service pensioners.

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel have served more than 10 years but less than that required for a full pension, in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement. [25837]

Mr. Ingram

Full pension for other ranks is payable after completion of 37 years service. The figures in the table show those who have left having served more than 10 years but less than 37 years in the 12-month period up to 1 April in the specified years.

Year Number
1 April 2001 78,823
1 April 2000 79,412
1 April 1999 78,638

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many service widows qualify for service pensions; and if he will make a statement. [25835]

Mr. Ingram

As at 31 March 2001 there were 65,282 widows and widowers receiving service pensions.