Orders of the Day — Contributory Pensions Bill.

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am ar 15 Gorffennaf 1925.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr James Sexton Mr James Sexton , St Helens

I only want to put a question to the right hon. Gentleman, not a legal point, but simply an ordinary common-sense point. Reading this Clause it appears to me that it would be compulsory for a man at 65 to retire from industry. I want the right hon. Gentleman to help me. He is anxious that the public should know the facts. So am I. Does it follow from the right hon. and learned Member's speech that if a man is willing to work after 65 the employer is bound to pay in the full contribution to the State1? If so, is that not compelling the man to retire because the employer will have to pay bigger contributions for him?