asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether it is contemplated, in future promotions from the temporary staff to the permanent establishment, to recognise as counting towards pension all unestablished service on the temporary staff?

I would refer the hon. and learned Member to the answer which I gave on this subject on the 22nd March.

As the answer is so unsatisfactory, would my hon. and gallant Friend say what progress has been made?

As the hon. and learned Member will see, if he refers to answers to supplementary questions, I have said that if he will let me know privately I shall be glad to consider it. I do not know the point which is in his mind.