§ Mr. Spriggsasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how many applications were made during twelve months up to the last convenient date for each category of National Insurance benefit; and how many of those applications were rejected because of the claimant's inadequate contribution record.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithThe approximate numbers of applications received in 1960(a) were as follows:
Unemployment benefit 2,447,000 Sickness benefit 8,320,000 Maternity benefit 934,000 Widows' benefit 100,000 Death grant 322,000 Retirement pensions 475,000(b) (a) For benefits other than unemployment benefit, figures are for the 53 weeks to 3rd January, 1961.
(b) Estimated.
47WOf the claims for unemployment benefit, about 86,000 were rejected because the claimant's contribution record was inadequate. Corresponding information is not available for other benefits.