§ 38. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Education whether she proposes to amend the Teachers Superannuation Act, 1925, and the rules thereunder, so as to" provide that the service given during the war 1939–45 by teachers, who came back after retirement or who continued to serve after the age of 65, may count as contributory or recognised service for the purpose of superannuation allowances.
§ Mr. HardmanThe service of teachers who came back to full time teaching in grant aided schools and educational institutions during the war is contributory service under the Teachers (Superannuation) Acts up to the age of 65. The age limit is part of the permanent plan of teachers' superannuation and no amendment of the Acts in this respect is proposed.
§ Mr. TurtonWould the hon. Gentleman reconsider that decision, because service has been given most loyally under difficult circumstances by these teachers over the age of 65 and they should not be penalised?
§ Mr. HardmanThe real trouble in this matter is that it would not be practicable to amend this limit without extending it to other classes of employed persons other than teachers.
§ Mr. TurtonOwing to the very unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment.