asked the Minister of National Insurance how many persons who have reached pensionable age since 1st October, 1951, have retired; and how many are in receipt of National Assistance.

I regret that this information is not available.

asked the Minister of National Insurance the number in receipt of National Assistance and insurance benefits for each of the four weeks in October, 1951; and similar details for the latest stated four-weekly period.

I am sending the hon. Member such information as is available.