HC Deb 21 April 1947 vol 436 cc585-6
16. Mr. McAdam

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that the L.M.S. Railway Company has reduced the ex gratia payments to retired servants of the old Glasgow and South Western Railway Company because of the increased pensions now being paid under the Government's national insurance scheme; and, as those pensions were granted by the Glasgow and South Western Railway Company prior to the passing of the Railways Act, 1921, and were for services rendered, what action he will take to ensure that the L.M.S. Railway Company carry through the obligations imposed by the Railways Act, 1921.

Mr. Barnes

I am informed that no alteration has been made by the L.M.S. Railway Company to pension payments to men who retired from the Glasgow and South Western Railway Company, that is, before 1925. The second part of the Question, therefore, does not arise.

Mr. McAdam

Is the Minister not aware that I have already supplied him with the information that these pensions have been reduced?

Mr. Barnes

No, I am not aware of that. This is the information submitted to me. If my hon. Friend says that there is definite information to the contrary, I will personally look into the matter.

Mr. McAdam

But I have already supplied the Minister with the information.