§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister if he is aware of the widespread desire amongst officers of the British mercantile marine for the establishment of a contributory superannuation or pension scheme under Government auspices and with Government assistance; whether he has considered this matter; and with what result?
§ Viscount WOLMERI have been asked to reply. The establishment of a contributory pension scheme for the mercantile marine has often been suggested, but the only scheme that has so far proved to be practicable is a non-contributory scheme based on the employers' contributions in respect of seamen non-insurable under the Health and Unemployment 3167W Insurance Acts. Under this scheme a limited number of small pensions are paid to officers and men of the mercantile marine.