Sir J. DAVIDSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount paid under the Pensions (Increase) Acts, 1920 and 1924, for the financial years 1925–26 and 1926–27, respectively, in each case only that amount being stated which is due to the increases under the above Acts?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe approximate total charge on the Exchequer, excluding the charge borne by local authorities, in respect of increases payable under the Pensions (Increase) Acts, 1920 and 1924, to pensioners of the Navy, Army, Civil Service, teachers and police (including Royal Irish Constabulary) was £1,090,600 for the financial year 1925–26 and £1,058,600 for the financial year 1926–27.
Sir J. DAVIDSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the numbers of pre-War state pensioners of the Navy, Army, Civil Service, teachers, and police who are receiving the benefits of the Pensions Increase Acts, 1920 and 1924, showing the numbers of each class separately.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe figures asked for are estimated to be, approximately, as follow:
Navy 9,020* Army 16,660* Civil Service 9,560 Teachers 3,200 Police (including Royal Irish Constabulary) 16,680* * Including widows.