§ 62. Captain Ryderasked the Minister of Transport what representations he has received from the railway superannuitants regarding their pensions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaclayI have received representations urging me to increase the pensions of railway superannuitants. I am giving them my most careful consideration but am not yet in a position to make a statement.
§ Captain RyderIn view of the statement made by the Chancellor of the 1175 Exchequer that consideration was being given to increasing the pensions of other Government servants, will my hon. Friend bear in mind that this section has been very hard hit by repeated increases in the cost of living?
§ Mr. MaclayI realise the great difficulties of certain railway superannuitants, and I am considering this matter as carefully as I can.
§ Mr. A. Edward DaviesIs there any argument why we should not give some consideration to these men, who have served the country well, at the same time as other public servants in local government and elsewhere are having some adjustment? Does not the hon. Gentleman agree that many of these men, who have contributed to their pensions, are having a very thin time and have bad one for some years?
§ Mr. MaclayThe hon. Member will realise from my earlier replies that I am giving this most careful consideration.