Major HOPEasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether a certificated teacher who commenced service in Scotland after 1st April, 1912, and who served in that capacity in Scotland for twenty-two years, and who subsequently served in England for twenty years up to the age of sixty-five, would be compelled to pay contributions under the provisions of the Elementary School Teachers (Superannuation) Act, 1898, during his service in England; and, if so, would he be entitled to a superannuation allowance in terms of Article I. (2) (d) of that Act in respect of his service in England?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The teacher would be entitled at the age of sixty-five to the annuity earned by his contributions, but as the law now stands lie could not be awarded any superannuation allowance. The matter is, however, receiving consideration.