§ Sir J. POWERasked the Minister of Health the total number of pensions awarded to 31st December, 1929, under the Widows', Orphans', and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act, 1925, and the number current at that date?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThe number of pensions awarded to 31st December, 1929, and the number in payment on that date under or by virtue of the Widows', Orphans', and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act, 1925, in England and Wales was:
— Awarded. In Payment. Widows 332,661 249,524 Orphans 15,598 13,452 Old Age Pensions (65 to 70 years of age). 709 273 511,461 Old Age Pensions (over 70 years of age). 270,112 363,600* Total 1,327,644 1,138,037 * Note.—This figure includes persons who have attained age 70 since being awarded widows or old age (65–70) pensions.