§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what percentage of the male population fails to reach retirement age; and what percentage enjoys (a) up to five years' retirement, (b) up to 10 years' and (c) over 10 years.
§ Mr. O'MalleyOn the basis of the mortality in England and Wales during 1971–504W 1973, it is estimated that 29 per cent. of all live-born males would die before age 65—the normal age of entitlement to a retirement pension—and that of those reaching age 65, 19 per cent. would die within five years and 42 per cent. within 10 years; 58 per cent. would live for more than 10 years.