HC Deb 21 February 1924 vol 169 c2031W
Sir R. ASKE

asked the Under-Secretary or State for the Home Department whether the Government will at an early date introduce legislation for increasing the pre-War scale of pensions of retired police officers, in accordance with the promise of the late Government on the 16th May, 1923?

Mr. GRAHAM

I have been asked to answer this question. As announced in the House on the 19th instant, the Government propose at an early date to introduce a Bill to amend the Pensions (Increase) Act, 1920, and the Bill will deal with retired police officers as well as with other pensioners.

Sir J. DAVIDSON

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury when the Bill to improve pre-War pensions will be taken; and if he can say definitely that it will be taken before the Easter Recess?

Mr. GRAHAM

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given to him on this subject by the Lord Privy Seal yesterday.