§ Sir B. Jannerasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will state the number of dependants of deceased ex-Service men who are in receipt of pensions or allowances in respect of the 1914 to 1918 war and the 1939 to 1945 war, respectively, together with the cost.
Mr. SharpiesIt is estimated that in the financial year 1961–62 the average number for the 1914–18 war will be 79,070 and for the 1939 war 97,595. The costs are estimated to be £15,345,000 and £16,608,000, respectively.
§ Sir B. Jannerasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will state how many ex-Service men are in receipt of disability pensions or allowances arising from the 1914 to 1918 war and the 1939 to 1945 war, respectively, together with the cost of such pensions.
Mr. SharpiesIt is estimated that in the financial year 1961–62 the average number for the 1914–18 war will be 191,650 and for the 1939 war 300,755. The costs are estimated at £26,730,000 and £39,427,000, respectively.