§ 22. Mr. PETOasked the Secretary of State for War, whether, prior to the passing of the National Insurance Act, range wardens were entitled to half pay, relative 1928 to their position, of from 11s. 6d. to 13s. a week for three months when sick; whether since the passing of the Act 4d. a week is now deducted from their pay in order to-secure to them sick pay at 10s. a week; and whether he will take steps to remedy this reduction in their wages, and prevent a breach of the contract under which they engaged?
§ Mr. H. BAKERRange wardens have been treated in this respect on similar lines to other employés on the wages list. The sick pay of those serving at the time the Act came into force will be made up to its former level from Army funds, and they have also been granted an increase of wages. The hon. Member will see that no question of breach of contract arises.
§ Mr. PETOAm I to understand that the passing of the Insurance Act means a reduction in sick pay to all those officers?
§ Mr. H. BAKERThe answer which I have given to the hon. Member disproves that.