HC Deb 19 February 1931 vol 248 cc1443-4
58. Mr. HOPKIN

asked the Minister of Health if he is now in a position to make a statement concerning the proposed new legislation for superannuation for asylum workers?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The actuarial investigation of this matter is still in progress.

Commander SOUTHBY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when this report will be received by him, and does he not think it is time that this gross injustice should be remedied?

Mr. GREENWOOD

This is not the only injustice. The Government Actuary has now received the returns, and he must have an interval of time. I should imagine that within the next month the report will be available.

Commander SOUTHBY

Because it is not the only injustice is no reason why it should remain.

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

Is it not a fact that only a year ago the right hon. Gentleman informed the House that the Actuary's Report was in the hands of the auditors, and that there would be no delay?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I can assure the hon. Gentleman that there has been no delay.