§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Minister of Pensions the number of new claims for pensions or allowances received in the last six months; and the percentage of these applications which have been approved?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONDuring the six months ending 28th February, 1922, approximately 25,000 first claims to pension have been decided. Of these, 58 per cent. have been successful.