§ 36. Sir A. HOLBROOKasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that under the Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Act, 1896, masters and matrons of workhouses and other officials are, on the death or disablement of either 326 of them, entitled to a pension if he or she has attained the age of 50 or has given 20 years' service; and whether he will amend the Clause in the Local Government Bill relating to the superannuation and compensation of Poor Law officers, giving them the option of remaining under the provisions of the Act of 1896 referred to?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINMy attention has been drawn to the point raised by my hon. and gallant Friend, and I propose to put down an Amendment for protecting the position of officers holding joint appointments.