HC Deb 03 August 1939 vol 350 c2653W
Mr. G. Griffiths

asked the Minister of Health the total amounts paid out in old age contributory pensions for the year ended 31st March, 1939?

Mr. Elliot

The total amount paid out in Great Britain in old age pensions under or by virtue of the Contributory Pensions Acts for the year ended 31st March,1939, was approximately £53,900,000.