asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state the amount provided for old age pensions and widows' and orphans' non-contributory pensions in the financial years 1947-48, 1948-49, 1949-50 and 1950-51.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Provision for Pensions.
The amounts expended on old age and blind pensions (including cash supplements) in each of the years mentioned were as follows:—
|
£ |
|
|
1947-48 |
4,841,386 |
|
1948-49 |
5,426,982 |
|
1949-50 |
7,077,770 |
|
1950-51 |
7,050,000 |
The figure for 1950-51 is provisional and subject to adjustment.
The amounts expended on widows' and orphans' non-contributory pensions in each of the years 1947-48, 1948-49, 1949-50 and 1950-51 were as follows:—
|
£ |
|
|
1947-48 |
347,834 |
|
1948-49 |
450,599 |
|
1949-50 |
961,364 |
|
1950-51 |
930,000 |
The figure for 1950-51 is provisional and subject to adjustment.
In the years 1947-48 and 1948-49, cash supplements estimated at £219,000 and £183,000 were also paid to recipients of widows' and orphans' non-contributory pensions.