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Mr. Vosper
asked the Postmaster-General why members of the Post Office staff forfeit all pension rights on appointment as sub-postmaster; and if he will reconsider this matter.
Mr. Ness Edwards
Under the Superannuation Acts, any established civil servant less than 50 years of age is required to forfeit his pension rights if he voluntarily takes up a non-pensionable post such as that of sub-postmaster.