ACTING PRIME MINISTER. (Hansard, 30 July 1934)

HC Deb 30 July 1934 vol 292 cc2270-1 2270

§ 45. Mr. MANDER
asked the Prime Minister who will be the acting head of the Government during the absence abroad of the Prime Minister and the Lord President of the Council?

§ Mr. BALDWIN
My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will act for the Prime Minister during my absence abroad.

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§ 46. Mr. COCKS
asked the Prime Minister whether, in the absence of the Prime Minister, steps will be taken to increase the remuneration of the acting Prime Minister to a more adequate figure?

§ Mr. BALDWIN
No, Sir.

§ Mr. COCKS
Will not the Government consider why the reward for consistency should be less than for inconsistency?

§ Mr. BALDWIN
Unfortunately the time at my disposal for public business is too short to allow of such a desirable step to be taken.