asked Her Majesty’s Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord McKenzie of Luton on 5 June (WA 70-1), how many people with addresses in India and Pakistan were paid social security benefits and pensions in 2006-07; how much was paid in total to such persons; and how many of them are over 90. [HL4559]
The information is in the tables.
Benefit Number of customers India Pakistan State Pension 4,540 5,000 Bereavement Benefit 20 20 Incapacity Benefit 0 0 Maternity Allowance 0 0 Severe Disablement Allowance 0 0 Widows Benefit 80 240
Data source: caseload scan 31 December 2006.
Notes:
1. The above is the number of customers living in India and Pakistan and paid state pension or other benefits by International Pension Centre.
2. All figures are rounded to the nearest 20.
Number of customers India Pakistan Total 140 160
Data source: caseload scan 31 December 2006
Notes:
1. The above is the number of customers aged 90 and above living in India and Pakistan and paid state pension by International Pension Centre.
2. All figures are rounded to the nearest 20.
Benefit Actual benefit expenditure India Pakistan State Pension £7,678,440 £8,828,940 Bereavement Benefit £83,800 £128,300 Incapacity Benefit/Maternity Allowance £11,800 £0.00 Severe Disablement Allowance £10 £0.00 Widows Benefit £147,460 £346,080
Data source: actual expenditure 2006-07
Notes:
1. The above is the amount of state pension and other benefits paid to customers living in India and Pakistan by International Pension Centre in the year 2006-07.
2. All figures are rounded to the nearest £10.