NAVAL AND MILITARY PENSIONS AND GRANTS.

HC Deb 27 July 1937 vol 326 cc2876-7W

Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Minister of Pensions what was the total amount paid through his Department by way of pensions during the last financial year; and what was the average weekly rate of pension paid?

Mr. Ramsbotham

The total amount paid by way of pensions during the last financial year to all classes of pensioners was £39,670,500. The average weekly amount per pensioner works out at 18s. 11d.