§ 83. Mr. Philip Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Transport what official representations he has received about railway pensions; and whether he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Tom FraserI have received representations from the British Transport Officers' Guild and from various members of the British Railways Superannuitants Federation urging the inclusion of railway superannuitants within the scope of any future Pensions (Increase) Act.
This would not be appropriate. Railway pensions are primarily the responsibility of the British Railways Board who already have adequate powers to increase pensions.