HC Deb 31 January 1972 vol 830 c51W
Mr. Dempsey

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many retirement pensions were given up, due to the death of pensioners, in each month during the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. Dean

The information asked for is available only on a quarterly basis. The latest available figures are as follows:

Quarter Ended
30th September, 1969 68,000
31st December, 1969 85,000
31st March, 1970 114,000
30th June, 1970 88,000