HC Deb 05 December 1968 vol 774 cc548-9W
Mr. Braine

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what estimate he has made of the number of overseas pensioners who were recruited by the Colonial Office or the Crown Agents who are ineligible for supplements under the Pensions (Increase) Acts.

Mr. Oram

I have not sufficient information on which to base a reliable estimate.

Mr. Braine

asked the Minister of Over-0.4 seas Development what estimate he has made of the number of overseas pensioners whose pensions are paid by an overseas government who are ineligible for supplements under the Pensions (Increase) Acts.

Mr. Oram

About 16,500, the majority of whom do not yet meet the age requirements of the Acts.

Mr. Braine

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what estimate he has made of the cost of granting supplements to overseas pensioners of non-governmental services who receive a public service pension.

Mr. Oram

Probably about £1 million.