§ 13. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of National Insurance whether Assistance Board circular, G. 103/46, paragraph 13, is an indication that it is the intention of the Board to discharge 662 age-barred officers before the completion of the 10-years' service required to entitle them to pension.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsNo, Sir. The circular referred to does no more than remind the staff of the Board of a long-standing rule under which the Board may call upon any officer to retire after reaching the age of 60. Individual cases will continue to be considered on their merits.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterIn view of the apprehension to which the issue of this circular at this time has given rise, can the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that it is not in general his intention to discard officers in this class until they have had an opportunity to earn their pension?
§ Mr. GriffithsI hoped that my answer, that individual cases would be considered on their merits, would be reassuring to the persons concerned.