Pontefract And Castleford (Supplementary Benefits)

Mr. Harper
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 Section 1 of the National Insurance (Old Persons) Act, 1970, have been approved by the Pontefract and Castleford offices, respectively.

Mr. Dean
Up to and including 5th November, 1970, the following awards under section 1 of the Act had been made: Pontefract—44; Castleford—34.