HC Deb 01 February 1961 vol 633 cc984-5
53. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Minister of Transport whether his consultations with the British Transport Commission about the pensions of railway superannuitants have been concluded and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Marples

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement I made during the course of the debate on 30th January.

Dame Irene Ward

May I ask my right hon. Friend whether, when the statement on the scheme for increasing superannuitants' pensions is made, he will make it perfectly plain whether it is the original scheme as put forward by the British Transport Commission or whether it is that scheme whittled down by negotiations with his Department, so that we may know who really is taking responsibility for meeting the claims of these people?

Mr. Marples

I will arrange to produce full details, to be circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Dame Irene Ward

That is not the answer. Can my right hon. Friend give me an assurance on which is which?

Hon. Members

Answer.

Mr. Speaker

Question No. 54.

Hon. Members

Answer.

Mr. Speaker

Order. So much noise interferes with business. I called Question No. 54.