§ Mr. Malcolm MacPhersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has yet reached a decision on the question of whether pensions increases similar to those provided for in the Pensions (Increase)Act, 1956, will be payable to pensioners of the electricity boards who were formerly employed by local authorities.
§ Mr. MaclayYes. I have informed the Scottish Electricity Boards of my agreement to the payment of these increases.