HC Deb 20 July 1937 vol 326 cc1972-3
48. Mr. Kirby

asked the Chancellor of of the Exchequer whether when he is considering the matter of an inquiry into the pension claims of ex-service Civil Servants employed in a clerical capacity, he will also consider the similar claims of ex-service Civil Servants employed on technical duties, such as laboratory assistants, etc.?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Simon)

I have noted the hon. Member's suggestion.

Mr. Kirby

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that many of the men concerned in clerical, administrative, and technical duties now have to their credit four years' war service and 18 years' service as Civil Servants, making a total of 22 years' service, and that many of them are anxious as to their future as they will have to retire shortly?

Sir J. Simon

All relevant factors will he borne in mind.