HC Deb 24 July 1958 vol 592 cc56-7W
77. Mr. Leather

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what review he is making of the pensions of ex-servants of Her Majesty whose terms of engagement included an understanding of a pension at a higher rate of subsistence than has in the event been obtained.

Mr. Simon

Public service pensions are related to length of service and retiring salary. They are not given on the basis of subsistence or need and the question therefore does not arise.

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