§ Mr. Trippierasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many war pensioners have taken the option of having their pensions paid fortnightly or monthly; and what percentage this is of the overall number entitled to a pension.
§ Mr. Rossi1,630 war pensioners have opted to have their pensions paid four-weekly instead of weekly. This is 0.5 per cent. of those paid weekly. There is no option for payment fortnightly.