HC Deb 18 February 1887 vol 311 c34
MR. HOWARD VINCENT (Sheffield, Central)

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, When he will introduce the promised Bill to provide for the superannuation of Police and Constabulary Forces in Great Britain?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE(Mr. MATTHEWS) (Birmingham, E.)

As I informed my hon. Friend last Session, I am fully aware of the importance of this subject; but looking to the present condition of Public Business he cannot expect me to make any definite pledge as to legislation. I can only say that I will do my best to further the efforts already made by my Predecessors in Office to place the present system of police pensions on a more satisfactory basis.