§ 30. Mr. A. HENDERSONasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of a statement made by him to a deputation from the Association of Municipal Corporations on the subject of the superannuation of local government officers, it is proposed to introduce the Bill this Session and pass it into law?
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Sir A. Mond)As I have previously stated in reply to questions, the Government regret that they cannot proceed with this matter at the present time in view of the heavy charges which the scheme would impose upon the rates.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that promises have been given by successive Ministers for at least five or six years to deal with this question?
§ Sir A. MONDI am not aware of the fact. This is not a suitable moment to do anything which will impose an extra charge.
Mr. T. WILSONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a large number of local authorities have signified their approva1 of this proposal?
§ Sir A. MONDI was not aware of that.
§ Major PRESCOTTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that if the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on this matter were carried out they would not involve any charge on the rates?
§ Sir A. MONDThat is not my information.