HC Deb 16 September 1931 vol 256 cc832-3
25. Mr. BATEY

asked the Minister of Transport whether there is to be any reduction in the salaries of the chairmen of the traffic commissioners, who are now paid £1,000 per year in addition to possessing pension rights?

Mr. GILLETT

The general question of the reduction of salaries apart from those dealt with in Command Paper No. 3952 is under consideration, and pending a decision on the general question my hon. Friend is not in a position to make any announcement as to the effect upon the salaries of the chairmen of traffic commissioners. My lion. Friend will communicate with the lion. Member when a decision has been reached. I may add that these appointments do not carry pension rights.

Mr. BATEY

When may we expect an answer to this question—this week or next week?

Mr. GILLETT

I am not certain, because I believe the whole of these cases are being reviewed, not only in connection with the Transport Ministry, but in connection with other Departments.

Mr. MARCH

Were there not a certain specified efficiency and certain abilities required of these men before the agreements were signed?

Mr. BATEY

As to pension rights, is the Minister aware that of these commissioners, in addition to £1,000 a year, one has £000 a year and another £800 a year now as a pension?