FORMER M.P.'S.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 28, 3 February 1939, Page 7

FORMER M.P.'S.

Pension Scheme in Britain to Be Adopted. TAX 'ON PRESENT MEMBERS. British" Official "Wireless. (Received 1.30 p.m.)' RUGBY, February .2. Sir, Assheton Pownall, in the House of Commons/moved a private member's motion for the adoption of a scheme for pensions for past members of'the House over GO years of age, with less than £3. a week on which, to live.

With reference to the scheme, Sir Assheton said that £1 a month deducted from the salary of all'members of the House of Commons would yield £7000 a year. The pensions -would be at the rate of £150 a year for members needing them.

Mr. Chamberlain, supporting the motion, pointed out that the scheme imposed no charge on public funds. The motion was carried by 204 votes to 103.

IMPORTANCE STRESSED.

j GREEK DEBT TO BRITAIN.

(Becelved a.m.) RUGBY, February 2.

Under-Secretary, Mr. R. A. Butler, yvas questioned in the House of Commons oh tlie service of Greek bonds. In reply he said he- regretted ,^ ere - had been no change in the position,. but Britain recently had taken aa opportunity of reminding Greece of the importance she attached to a settlement of the debt question. appointment made. NEW GOVERNOR OF CYPRUS. (Received 1 p.m.) RUGBY, February 2. announced of Mr. D. Battershill, Chief Secretary in Palestine, as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Cyprus in succession to Sir Richmond Palmer, who-Js. retiring.