§ 77. Mr. Proctorasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the difficulties confronting railway pensioners as a result of the increase in the cost of living; and if he will make Regulations to ensure suitable increases in the pension rates.
§ Mr. MaclayI am aware of the difficult position of any person dependent on a pension or other form of fixed income in face of a rising cost of living. In addition, however, to the general questions of policy involved, any increase in pensions for railwaymen must depend on the ability of the British Transport Commission to meet the cost.