HC Deb 28 February 1912 vol 34 c1354
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state when he expects to be able to announce the amount of extra Grant to be given to educational authorities for a superannuation scheme for teachers; and what will be the amount of the share allocated to Scotland?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I am afraid I am not at present in a position to give the Noble Lord any more specific information than that which has already been given to the House, namely, that this subject—which is a very complicated one—is now engaging the careful attention of my right hon. Friend and his advisers, and that I hope it will be possible to make the new Grant available for the year 1912–13.

MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the Secretary for Scotland, at the beginning of the St. Rollox election, promised to give a Grant, and said he did so "upon the authority of his distinguished chief," the Chancellor of the Exchequer?

Mr. WATT

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the scheme will be operative in a few weeks, and that there is no money to carry it out?