§ 46. Mr. Hurdasked the Prime Minister if he will now make a statement on the emoluments of junior Ministers.
§ The Prime Minister (Sir Anthony Eden)I regret that it will not be possible to make a statement on this matter before the Recess.
§ Mr. HurdWill my right hon. Friend keep in mind that junior Ministers have no trade union to argue their case for them and must rely on the Cabinet to see that they have fair treatment and are not asked to make undue sacrifice in the public service? This is a matter of some urgency.
§ The Prime MinisterI have not forgotten the matter and I agree that it is a matter of some urgency, but there have been other matters of some urgency lately, too. I am sorry that it has not been possible to reach a conclusion before.
§ Mr. ShinwellHas the Prime Minister noticed that the cost of living has gone 988 up three points in the last week or two and is that not a consideration which appeals to him in this respect?