HC Deb 11 February 1915 vol 69 cc738-9
89. Sir HENRY CRAIK

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether Sir Henry Primrose's pension, as a retired Civil servant, lapses during his tenure of the Welsh Commissionership at a salary of £1,500; and, if not, what is the amount of that pension, and whether it will be received in addition to the salary of £1,500?

Mr. ACLAND

The answer to the first question is in the negative and to the third in the affirmative. The amount of the pension is £1,266 13s. 4d.

Sir H. CRAIK

Arising out of that question, may I ask whether it is not a well-understood rule of the Civil Service that a retired Civil servant does not receive more pension than what, with the salary of his new appointment, is equal to that of his former office?

Mr. ACLAND

Yes, Sir, when he comes under Section 20 of the Act 4 and 5 William IV., chapter 24. In this case he does not.

Sir H. CRAIK

Are we to understand that Sir Henry Primrose will draw an income of £2,700?

Mr. ACLAND

Yes; as he does not come under the Section of the Act, he would be able to draw pension and pay together.