to the other Ministers about the proposal you made me, (when I pointed out that even if you got the pension you claimed, the provisions of the Superannuation Act would prevent your having also the Salary of Superintendent), that you should receive a lump sum instead, as was provided in the case of Sinclair Shepherd & Swainson if they liked. I was very glad when I heard of your notice to stand for the Superintendency, because I could have managed with you