HC Deb 07 May 1925 vol 183 cc1126-7
41. Mr. BASIL PETO

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he has considered the position of superannuated teachers, under the Act of 1898 who retired before 1919, and the disparity of their treatment in England as compared with Scotland; and whether any increase in their average pension of £37 per annum will be made?

Lord E. PERCY

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply (a copy of which I am sending him) given by me on 19th February last to the hon. and gallant Member for Everton (Colonel Woodcock). I understand that any increases given to teacher-pensioners in Scotland, otherwise than under the Pensions (Increase) Acts, 1920 and 1924, have not involved any additional charge upon the Exchequer.

43. Mr. JAMES BROWN

asked the President of the Board of Education how many teachers have retired with 30 years' service and, after attaining the age of 60, have received a pension and retiring allowance?

Lord E. PERCY

The total number of teachers who had, up to 21st March, 1925, received awards on the ground of age under the School Teachers (Superannuation) Act, 1918, is 14, 360, and under the Elementary School Teachers (Superannuation) Act, 1898, 5, 565.

Mr. BROWN

My question was a specific question as to the number of teachers already retired before pension, and after they had reached the age of 60 had received a pension?

Lord E. PERCY

Then I am afraid I did not understand that. If the hon. Gentleman will read his question again he will see that what he asked was particulars as to the teachers who have received a pension or retiring allowance after reaching the age of 60.

Mr. BROWN

If the right man reads the question he what I ask is, how many teachers have 30 years' service and, after age of 60 have received a retiring allowance? That is the question.

Lord E. PERCY

Yes.

Mr. BROWN

I think that is quite explicit.

Mr. SPEAKER

The han. Member had better put the question down in another form.

Mr. BROWN

Perhaps, Mr. Speaker. you or the Noble Lord can tell me how to put it down so as to make it plain?

Mr. SPEAKER

The Minister will, no doubt, help the hon. Member.