HC Deb 03 August 1898 vol 63 cc1089-90

Amendment proposed— Page 3, line 4, after 'body,' insert 'or failing strength.'"—(Mr. Crombie.)

MR. CROMBIE (Kincardineshire)

A the Bill at present stands, no provision is made, so far as I understand, for the case of a teacher who has broken down through failing health. I would like to ask the right honourable Gentleman if the words in the clause, "incapable owing to infirmity of mind and body," would include the case of a teacher who ha broken down through failing health. I it does include, a case of this kind, would it not be wise to make it clear by accepting my Amendment?

SIR J. GORST

The words in this Bill are the words used in the Superannuation Act.

MR. CROMBIE

Does it include the case to which I have referred?

DR. CLARK

It is clear that the words "incapable owing to infirmity of mind and body" will include a case of failing strength. I think the honourable Member ought to be content.

MR. CROMBIE

I withdraw my Amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Question put— That clause 2 stand part of the Bill.

Motion agreed to.

Question put— That clause 3 stand part of the Bill.

Motion agreed to.

Question put— That clause 4 stand part of the Bill.

Motion agreed to.

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