HC Deb 30 January 1967 vol 740 c3W
Mr. Hunter

asked the Minister of Social Security what was the number of retirement pensioners receiving National Assistance in Scotland before the new Social Security Act.

Miss Herbison

One hundred and five thousand on 28th November, 1966, when the new supplementary benefit scheme replaced National Assistance.

Mr. Hunter

asked the Minister of Social Security what is the total number of retirement pensioners residing in Scotland at present.

Miss Herbison

At 31st December, 1965 (the latest date for which figures are available) there were approximately 556,000 retirement pensions in payment in Scotland.

Mr. Hunter

asked the Minister of Social Security what is the number of new applicants in Scotland for supplementary benefit under the new Act; and how many applications were granted in Scotland.

Miss Herbison

Up to 3rd January, approximately 68,000 new claims to supplementary pension had been received, two-thirds of which had resulted in the award of a pension.