HC Deb 22 June 1921 vol 143 c1351
37. Mr. R. RICHARDSON

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the vaccination officer of the Bramley union, to whose case his attention was drawn on the 15th instant, has been a full-time officer for 20 years; that it was only recently that the terms of his appointment were altered and he was made a part-time officer; and that the officer is now getting towards pensionable age, is in indifferent health, and has no other occupation to enable him to add to the salary of £25 9s. 7d. per quarter he is now receiving from the Bramley union; and whether, in view of all the circumstances, he will reconsider his decision not to intervene?

Sir A. MOND

I presume the hon. Member is referring to the case of the vaccination officer of the Bramley Union. I have nothing to add to the answer which I gave on the 15th instant.

Mr. RICHARDSON

Did not the right hon. Gentleman, in reply to a previous question, say the man had not stated he was a whole-time officer? Is he not now of pensionable age?

Sir A. MOND

I really feel that it is not my duty to ask local authorities who are trying to reduce expenditure to increase it. If they can get the work done at a certain figure it is not right for me to ask them to pay more money.

Mr. RICHARDSON

But does the right hon. Gentleman not see the injustice that is being done to this man who has served for over 20 years and is being given no pension?

Sir A. MOND

I do not know that he is a pensionable officer.

Mr. RICHARDSON

He has reached pensionable age.