HC Deb 10 February 1913 vol 48 cc509-10W
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

asked the date and nature of the document in which it was stated that it was open to the heads of departments to recommend that all service should count towards pension in individual cases which would be considered on their merits?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I am not aware to what document the Noble Lord refers, perhaps he would furnish me with particulars.

MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

asked the date of the Treasury Minute, or other document, conceding one-half of unestablished service to pension?

Mr. MASTERMAN

Under Section 3 of the Superannuation Act, 1887, half service in a temporary capacity, followed by established service, has been reckoned for pension in certain classes of cases in which the special circumstances were considered to warrant such a course. There has been no general Minute or other document on the subject.