HC Deb 06 June 1962 vol 661 c78W
Mr. Tilney

asked the Secretary for Technical Co-operation whether he will now make a further statement on Her Majesty's Government's attitude to overseas service pensioners, in the light of the resolution of the House on 25th May, 1962.

Mr. Vosper

Yes. After consulting my colleagues, I have set up an interdepartmental Working Party to study the whole problem of Colonial Service, Overseas Civil Service and Sudan Civil Service Pensions, including dependants' pensions. The Working Party will comprise representatives of the Overseas Departments and of the Treasury. I should make it clear that the setting up of this Working Party does not presuppose any change in the policy of Her Majesty's Government with regard to the responsibility for overseas pensions.