§ Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he proposes to introduce legislation to change the rules on early retirement for school teachers.
§ Mr. DunnMy right hon. Friend proposes to make regulations under section 24 of the Superannuation Act 1972 to provide for premature retirement compensation, at the employer's discretion, for teachers in maintained schools and establishments of further education. A scheme which anticipates the making of regulations is already in operation and there is no intention to change the current rules.