asked the Minister for Defence the number of pensioners who qualify under the Military Service Pension Act, 1924; and the number under the Military Service Pension Act, 1934.

The number of pensioners who are in receipt of pensions under the Military Service Pensions Acts, 1924 and 1934 is as follows: Military Service Pensions Act, 1924 — 495; Military Service Pensions Act, 1934 — 1,763.