Teachers' Pensions (Payment)

Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 9 May 1950.

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Mr. Macdonald:

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will alter the present arrangement whereby retired school teachers in Scotland are paid their salaries quarterly, to payment on a monthly basis, in view of the difficulties which the present arrangement is causing to many of the pensioners.

Mr. McNeil:

The proposed change which would have to apply on both sides of the Border has been noted for consideration when legislation affecting teachers' pensions is required.

Mr. Macdonald:

When is that likely to be?

Mr. McNeil:

When it is required.