HC Deb 27 June 1939 vol 349 c206
48. Mr. Bellenger

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is proposed to apply the principle established by the appointment of Lord Perth of paying a lower salary to all ex-servants of the Crown drawing pensions from public funds when appointed to offices of profit under the Crown?

Sir J. Simon

Under Section 20 of the Superannuation Act, 1834, a pensioned civil servant, if re-employed in a public Department, may only draw so much pension, if any, as, when added to the salary of his new office, will not amount to more than the salary of his old office. The basis on which Lord Perth's salary has been fixed was explained by the Prime Minister in reply to the hon. Member on 19th June, and involves no new principle.

Mr. Bellenger

May I take it that the right hon. Gentleman's answer to this question is in the affirmative?

Sir J. Simon

The regular principle, certainly, is being applied.