89. Mr. G. MURRAYasked the Secretary for Scotland under what regulations clerks of education committees in Scotland have become pensionable officers; what amount is at present expended by the Treasury on such pensions in Scotland; what is the maximum sum expected to be expended per annum on this service; whether, in the majority of instances, this post is held by the county or town clerk; and whether there was any demand from these officials to be placed on the pension list?
§ Mr. MUNROMy hon. Friend is under a misapprehension in supposing that the clerks of education authorities and committees in Scotland, as such, possess any pension rights. The remainder of the question, therefore, does not arise.