§ Mr. Liddallasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that service by supplementary teachers in non-provided schools does not rank for pension under the Local Government Superannuation Act, 1937; and will he take steps to have this injustice removed.
§ Mr. WillinkA supplementary teacher in a non-provided school is an employee of the managers of the school and not of the local authority, but the Local Government Superannuation Act, 1937, simplified the procedure of securing superannuation rights for the employees of the managers. I am aware than when an employee of the managers is made superannuable previous service with other managers cannot be reckoned for superannuation purposes. Amending legislation would be required to effect the change desired, and I am afraid that I can hold out no hope of the introduction of such legislation at an early date.
§ Mr. Liddallasked the Minister of Labour if a supplementary teacher at present serving in a public elementary school is free to resign and accept a better paid job; and, if not, for what reasons.
§ Mr. BevinA supplementary teacher is free to resign, subject to the terms of her contract of employment. On resignation, such a person, unless outside the age groups covered by the National Service Acts and the Registration for Employment Order, would be placed under direction, if necessary, in suitable work of high priority.