HC Deb 10 April 1922 vol 153 c14
42. Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS

asked the President of the Board of Education the number per 1,000 of teachers employed in State schools who break down annually from nerve, heart, and lung diseases, respectively?

Mr. FISHER

The only records bearing on this matter which are available relate to teachers who, being in "recognised service" for the purposes of the School Teachers (Superanuation) Act, 1918, were awarded "disablement allowances" under that Act during the year ended 31st March, 1922. I will circulate the figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

The figures are an follow:

contribute 5 per cent, of the salary towards pensions?

Mr. FISHER

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer given on 16th March to the hon. Member for the Louth Division of Lincolnshire (Mrs. Wintringham).