§ 36. Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet received detailed proposals for increases in the pensions of railway superannuitants.
§ Mr. LubbockWill the Minister make sure when he receives the proposals, that the railway superannuitants get terms not less favourable than those given to Civil Service pensioners?
§ Mr. HayAs I have said, the proposals have now been received, and 1319 they are under consideration by my right hon. Friend. I think I prefer not to make any further statement at this stage.
§ Mr. GunterCan the hon. Gentleman say whether any possibility exists that such a statement may be made very clearly before Christmas, with retrospective payments?
§ Mr. HayAs I have said, I prefer not to make any further statement at this stage, but I will certainly ask those concerned to take note of that suggestion.
§ Dame Irene WardWill my hon. Friend give an assurance that the proposals which have been made by the British Transport Commission, which are very welcome, will not be whittled down by my right hon. Friend?
§ Mr. HayI think the House knows the way in which my right hon. Friend approaches these matters. No one would call him heartless.
§ Dame Irene WardI asked for an assurance.