§ 46. Mr. SANDYSasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the position of teachers who re tired under the Elementary School Teachers (Superannuation) Act, 1898, before 1st April, 1912; and whether, as it is stated that legislation would be required to deal with their case, it is pro posed to introduce a measure for this purpose?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part, I am not in a position to make any statement.
§ Mr. SANDYSAre we to understand that nothing can be done to deal with 253 these cases of hardship in spite of the fact that representations have been made from all sides of the House?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am afraid nothing can be done this Session.