asked the Minister for Finance the number of State pensioners who were affected by the Pensions (Increase) Act, 1960, and the number whose annual pensions are now (a) under £100, (b) £100-£150, (c) £150-£200, (d) £200-£300, (e) £300-£450 and (f) over £450.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - State Pensioners.
7.
The number of pensions which were increased under the Pensions (Increase) Act, 1960, and are currently in course of payment is approximately 7,990, constituted as follows:—
|
380 |
Service Pensions and 1,250 Widows and Children's pensions under £100 per annum. |
|
623 |
pensions from £100-£150 per annum. |
|
990 |
pensions from £150-£200 per annum. |
|
2,850 |
pensions from £200-£300 per annum. |
|
1,370 |
pensions from £300-£450 per annum. |
|
527 |
pensions over £450 per annum. |