HC Deb 07 February 1974 vol 868 cc391-2W
Dr. Miller

asked the Secretary of State of State for Social Services how many retirement pensioners in Scotland are in receipt of supplementary benefit.

Mr. Dean

As at 6th November 1973 about 200,000, including wives entitled to retirement pensions on their husbands' insurance and national insurance widow beneficiaries over pension age.

Dr. Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people in Scotland are in receipt of the retirement pension.

Mr. Dean

An estimated 674,000 at November 1972.