Sir HOWELL DAVIESasked the President of the Board of Education what is the total amount of the superannuation allowance and annuity on which Mr. J. T. Francombe, headmaster of the Redcliffe Boys School, Bristol, will be retired on 27th October next, and at what age such retirement takes place, and after what number of years of service as a certificated teacher in public elementary schools?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Trevelyan)Mr. Francombe's certificate has not yet expired, and his case has, therefore, not yet been referred to the Treasury for consideration with a view to the award of a superannuation allowance and annuity. Mr. Francombe's certificate was continued for a year after he reached the age of 65. The period of extension will expire on 24th October, at which date he will be 66 years of age, and will have served for 37 years as a certificated teacher.
Sir HOWELL DAVIESCan the right hon. Gentleman give us an idea as to the scale on which the pension will be based?
§ Mr. TREVELYANNot at present; the matter has been referred to the Treasury.