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Mr. Miscampbell
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many applications by men over 87 years of age and women over 82 years of age under the National Insurance (Old Persons) Act, 1970, have been approved by social security officers in Blackpool and the Blackpool area, respectively; and how many of those cases approved were in receipt of supplementary benefits.
Mr. Dean
Up to and including 17th November, 943 pensions had been awarded under Section 1 of the Act in Blackpool and the Blackpool area. Separate figures of those included in these awards who were receiving supplementary benefits are not available.