War Pensions (Hansard, 23 October 1990)

HC Deb 23 October 1990 vol 178 c117W 117W

§ Mr. Raison
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what proportion of claims for war pensions is accepted by his Department.

§ Mrs. Gillian Shephard
In the year to 30 June 1990, a total of 73 per cent. of claims for a war disablement pension and 53 per cent. of claims for a war widows pension were accepted.