§ 39. Captain Duncanasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he has now approved a scheme for the increase in pensions of ex-municipal gas employees similar to other ex-municipal employees submitted by the Scottish Gas Board.
§ Mr. Aubrey JonesI am considering proposals submitted to me by the Gas Council, but I regret that I am not yet in a position to indicate my views on them.
§ Captain DuncanIs it not a fact that the proposals have been submitted for some time now and are aimed to date back to 1st April last; and is my right hon. Friend not aware that there is a large number of these old ex-municipal gas employees who are anxiously awaiting the Minister's decision, and will he expedite the matter?
§ Mr. JonesI am afraid that the proposals were received by me only two to three weeks ago. I will certainly endeavour to give an answer as soon as possible.