asked the Minister for Education if he is now in a position to state when payments will be made under the National Teachers' Superannuation Amendment Scheme, 1953, to retired teachers and dependent widows of deceased teachers who are entitled to receive such payments.

It is hoped to issue before the end of November the second instalment of the ex-gratia grants payable under the National School Teachers' Superannuation (Amendment) Scheme, 1953, in respect of national teachers who retired before the 1st January, 1950.