§ Sir W. H. DAVIESasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that in August, 1918, it was necessary to suspend the pension of an ex-Civil servant of Bristol, namely, Mr. H. J. Batchelor, of 10, Maxse Road, Knowle, Bristol, who, at the age of 51, was forced by the Government to perform work of national importance; why, under the circumstances brought about by the War, together with the cost of living, it was necessary to inflict this treatment on this man; and whether the same Regulations were enforced in all other cases where ex-Civil servants in receipt of pensions were called upon by the Military Service Manpower Bill to again take up work under the Crown?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHUnder the Superannuation Acts the pension of a Civil servant has to be reduced or stopped if, when he is re-employed by the Government in a civil capacity, the pay he is receiving together with his pension exceeds the pay he was receiving when he retired. In these1128W circumstances, it was necessary to suspend payment of part of Mr. Batchelor's pension during his temporary employment under the Government. The Superannuation Act in question applies to all pensioners from the Civil Service.