HC Deb 27 July 1936 vol 315 cc1097-8
78. Sir FRANK SANDERSON

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is prepared to reconsider the position of the age-barred ex-service men in the Civil Service who, on retirement at the age of 65, will leave without pension after many years' service in excess of the minimum statutory period of 10 years which must be rendered by the age of 60 to secure pension; and will the matter be further investigated as quickly as possible, so that in cases of pending retirement at the age of 65 in the near future, the men concerned may have the benefit of any revised conditions which it may be possible to prescribe for them?

Mr. W. S. MORRISON

I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply on 28th May to my hon. Friend the Member for Thirsk and Malton (Mr. Turton).

Sir F. SANDERSON

Is my hon. and learned Friend aware that this is a very long-standing grievance, and cannot he give some hope that it will at some future time receive consideration?

Mr. MORRISON

I am aware that it is a somewhat complicated matter. Perhaps my hon. Friend will look at the answer to which I have referred, and of which I will send him a copy, and if he has any further question to put after reading it, I hope he will put a question on the Paper.