HC Deb 23 October 1990 vol 178 c117W
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.