§ 54. Mr. OAKLEYasked the President of the Board of Education the number of teacher-pensioners under the Acts of 1898 and 1912 who on 31st December, 1924, were receiving an increase of pension under the Pensions (Increase) Acts, 1920 and 1924; what was the average amount of the increases; and what was the average amount of these teachers' pensions under the Acts of 1898 and 1912, exclusive of deferred annuity, before any increase was granted them?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Lord Eustace Percy)The number of teachers in receipt of superannuation or disablement allowances under the Elementary School Teachers (Superannuation) Acts, 1898 and 1912, who were receiving an increase of their allowances under the Pensions (Increase) Acts, 1920 and 1924, on the 31st December, 1924, was 3,636, and the average amount of the increases was £22. The average amount of these teachers' allowances under the Acts of 1898 and 1912, exclusive of deferred annuity, before any increase was granted is £36 15s.
§ 63. Major CRAWFURDasked the President of the Board of Education if he is aware that the service of teachers in juvenile unemployment centres is not recognised for superannuation; and if he is prepared to introduce legislation to remedy this?
§ Lord E. PERCYThe answer to both parts of the question is in the affirmative.