HC Deb 26 November 1956 vol 561 cc12-3W
74. Mr. Palmer

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he has yet approved the comprehensive scheme for improvements in the pensions of electricity supply pensioners submitted to him by the Central Electricity Authority.

84. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what representations he has received and made in respect of an increase in pensions for ex-employees of former electricity undertakings; and whether he now has any information respecting the granting of the increase by the board.

86. Mr. Elwyn Jones

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power when he proposes to give his approval to the pensions increases proposed by the Central Electricity Authority for pensioners with whom electricity boards are concerned.

Mr. Aubrey Jones

I have now received the Central Electricity Authority's proposals. I am considering them and shall give my decision with the least possible delay.

Mr. Palmer

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is now able to make a statement on retrospective payment of the pension improvements approved by him for ex-company pensioners in the electricity supply industry which he informed the hon. Member for Cleveland on 18th June last was still under consideration.

Mr. Aubrey Jones

Yes. I have agreed that the improvement should take effect from 1st November. 1955.