HC Deb 02 August 1963 vol 682 c215W
Mr. John Page

asked the Minister of Transport (1) what are the rates of pension for the categories of railway servants carrying special grade conditions of service who retired before 1959, as compared with those holding similar positions who retired in 1962;

(2) what are the rates of pensions for grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 of railway servants who retired before 1959, as compared with those holding similar positions who retired in 1962.

Mr. Marples

Railway salaried staff, whatever their grade, who are members of the London and North Eastern Railway, Southern Railway, or Great Western Railway Superannuation Funds receive benefits on retirement calculated partly

Grade Retired on 31.12.58 Retired on 31.12.62
Lump Sum Pension Lump Sum Pension
£ s. £ s. £ s. £ s.
Special B … … … 1,477 10 492 10 1,777 10 592 10
Special A … … … 1,285 10 428 10 1,545 0 515 0
1 … … … 1,129 10 376 10 1,365 0 455 0
2 … … … 990 0 330 0 1,215 0 405 0
3 … … … 885 0 295 0 1,095 0 365 0
4 … … … 781 10 260 10 982 10 327 10

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