HC Deb 10 May 1923 vol 163 cc2565-6
59. Mr. EDE

asked the President of the Board of Education if he has considered the advisability of securing that service as a teacher and as one of His Majesty's inspectors of schools should be regarded as continuous and pensionable for superannuation purposes; and if he is willing to take steps to secure that end?

Mr. WOOD

As the hon. Member is no doubt aware, a Departmental Committee is at present engaged in reviewing the existing system of superannuation, and pending their Report, I am not in a position to make any statement.

Mr. EDE

Will this matter be brought before the Departmental Committee and their recommendation sought?

Mr. WOOD

Speaking without having had the exact case looked up, I would say that it is quite within their terms of reference, and that it is quite open, if that is so, for anyone to ask them to consider it.