§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Minister for the Civil Service what steps he takes to draw the attention of those who accept part-time public service to their rights to make provision for their retirement under the Finance Act 1956.
§ Mr. ShoreThose appointed to part-time unpensionable posts can normally be relied upon to decide for themselves how best to provide for their old age. However, the attention of departments is being drawn to the hon. Member's point.
§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Minister for the Civil Service what consideration he is giving to making pension provision for part-time members of the boards of nationalised industries and others in similar part-time service.
§ Mr. ShoreThe Government are not currently considering any changes in the present practice of treating part-time appointments as non-pensionable. The attention of the relevant Departments is being drawn to the hon. Member's point.