asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the number of applications for pensions received up to the 30th June, 1936, under the Military Service Pensions Act, 1934; the number of persons in each military rank to whom pensions have been granted, and the annual cost of such pensions.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Military Service Pensions.
The number of applications received up to 30th June, 1936, is 52,017. The number of pensions granted is 1,567, made up as follows:—
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Grade A |
11 |
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Grade B |
17 |
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Grade C |
103 |
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Grade D |
470 |
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Grade E |
966 |
The annual gross cost of the pensions granted is £61,590 4s. 6d.
Can the Parliamentary Secretary say approximately at what rate it is hoped to deal with the remaining applications?