§ 54. Mr. Beswickasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why the increase of pensions recently granted to compensate for the increased cost of living does not apply to retired police 45W officers who have not yet reached the age of 60 years.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThis restriction was imposed by Section 1 (2) of the Pensions (Increase) Act, 1956, which has the effect that male pensioners under the age of 60 do not qualify for pensions increase unless they retired for health reasons or their health has subsequently prevented them from taking full time employment.