85. DUCHESS of ATHOLLasked the Secretary for Scotland whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce at an early date a Bill providing for a superannuation scheme for Scottish teachers; and, if so, if it is proposed that the Bill should follow the main lines of the recommendation made in the Report of the Emmott Committee?
§ 86. Mr. F. C. THOMSONasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he pro- 253 poses to take action with regard to the Report of Lord Emmott's Committee on the superannuation of teachers?
Mr. ADAMSONThe Emmott Report, of which I am glad to have an opportunity of expressing my personal appreciation, is now under the consideration of the Government.
§ Mr. MAXTONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that immediate steps must be taken in reference to superannuation as at present it has only been carried on in a temporary way, and can he say whether, when these steps are taken, they will be along the lines of the Emmott Report?
Mr. ADAMSONI am as well aware as my hon. Friend that we are working under a temporary arrangement, but until the Government have had an opportunity of considering the matter in all its details, I cannot give further answer.
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREAre the Government going to introduce any Scottish Bill?