§ Mr. J. DAVIESasked the President of the Board of Education whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that teachers appointed to administrative posts under local education authorities forfeit their right to pension in respect of the period of service under such authorities; whether this is the case with teachers appointed to such posts in Scot- 2271W land; and, if not, having regard to the great importance of securing for administrative work in education persons who have had actual experience of school work, will he take steps to remove the anomaly and extend to English and Welsh teachers in the matter of pensions such advantages as are now enjoyed by Scottish teachers?
§ Lord E. PERCYMy attention has been drawn to the facts stated by the hon. Member, and I am aware that there is a difference between the law affecting this matter prevailing in England and Wales and that prevailing in Scotland. I am informed, however, that the Departmental Committee sitting under the chairmanship of Lord Emmott have taken evidence upon this aspect of their reference, and pending their report, as the hon. Member will understand, it is not possible for me to make any statement.