§ 5. Mr. Palmerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will approve, for ex-company pensioners of the electricity supply industry in Scotland, pension increases similar to those now approved for England and Wales.
§ Mr. J. StuartI have informed the Scottish electricity boards that I am prepared to approve the payment of increases in the pensions of ex-company pensioners for whom these boards are responsible. The details of the increases to be paid are at present under consideration.
§ Mr. PalmerIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the ex-company pensioners of the electricity supply industry in Scotland will be grateful to him for that assurance?