HC Deb 08 February 1956 vol 548 cc191-2W
Mr. Holt

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to take further steps to reinforce the credit squeeze to halt the rising cost of living.

1939 Scale July, 1955 Scale Royal Commission's Recommendations
Lump sum free of tax Corresponding net amount if tax deducted Lump sum free of tax Corresponding net amount if tax deducted Lump sum free of tax Corresponding net amount if tax deducted
£ s. £ s. £ s. £ s. £ s. £ s.
After 40 years' service:
Permanent Secretary 4,500 0 2,465 0 6,750 0 1,563 0 9,000 0 1,500 0
Assistant Secretary 2,250 0 1,487 0 3,450 0 1,295 0 3,900 0 1,355 0
Principal 1,650 0 1,174 0 2,505 0 1,147 0 2,775 0 1,184 0
Clerical Officer 525 0 416 0 937 10 637 10 975 0 661 0
After 20 years' service:
Permanent Secretary 2,250 0 1,308 0 3,375 0 944 0 4,500 0 975 0
Assistant Secretary 1,125 0 780 0 1,725 0 729 0 1,950 0 773 0
Principal 825 0 620 0 1,252 10 651 0 1,387 10 660 5
Clerical Officer 262 10 211 10 468 15 323 15 487 10 334 10

Mr. H. Macmillan

I have nothing at present to add to the replies which I have given to Questions on this subject since Parliament reassembled.