HC Deb 03 May 1911 vol 25 c568W
Lord CHARLES BERESFORD

asked the Postmaster-General whether postmen can, if they desire to do so, commute their pensions; and what are the regulations with regard to this privilege?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

There is no statutory authority for the commutation of pensions granted to Civil Servants on retirement on account of old age, ill-health, or inefficiency. Pensions granted on retirement on account of abolition of office can be commuted on the recommendation of the Head of the Department in which the pensioner has served.