HC Deb 29 July 1964 vol 699 cc334-5W
Sir R. Russell

asked the Postmaster-General if he will state what pensions and other benefits are available to postmen when they retire from the service; and what comparison he has made with those of other occupations.

Mr. Bevins

The Superannuation Acts provide the same pension and retiral gratuity arrangements for postmen as for other Civil Servants. The scheme is noncontributory and its benefits compare favourably with those of most other occupations.

Reckonable service Pension* Lump Sum*
40 years £5 17s. 0d. a week £916
*Based on National rate of pay, and retirement at current date.

Postmen also come within the scope of National Insurance pension provisions on the same basis as other Civil Servants.