HC Deb 20 May 1969 vol 784 c68W
Mr. J. E. B. Hill

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what is the average amount of pension payable following the Pensions (Increase) Act, 1969, to retired members of the Civil Service.

Mrs. Hart

Approximately £370 a year.

Mr. J. E. B. Hill

asked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will give figures showing the number of pensions still in payment to civil servants who retired before each of the following years, namely, 1960, 1958, 1956, 1954 and 1952, or before such other dates as may be convenient within the same period of years.

Mrs. Hart

The figures are estimated to be as follows:

Retirement before:
30th September, 1960 102,000
30th September, 1958 74,000
30th September, 1956 52,000
30th September, 1954 37,000
30th September, 1952 29,000