HC Deb 26 November 1942 vol 385 cc860-1
54. Mr. John Dugdale

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction felt by the teaching profession at the failure of the Government to raise the pensions of retired teachers to compensate them for the rise in prices; and will he now consider doing this?

Mr. Butler

The general question of increasing teachers' pensions to compensate for the higher cost of living is part of a larger question affecting pensioners of all classes. I have nothing to add to what was said on this matter by my right hon. and gallant Friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury on the Motion for the Adjournment on 15th October last.

Mr. Sorensen

Is not the President himself taking this matter into consideration and making some representations on the subject?

Mr. Butler

I always do my best to look after the interests of teachers.