HC Deb 10 June 1920 vol 130 c637W
Major BARNES

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the increased annual cost if old age pensions were given to all British citizens of 70 years irrespective of their means?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The estimated increased cost of giving old age pensions of 10s. weekly to all British citizens of 70 years of age in the United Kingdom irrespective of their means would be £15,100,000 a year.