§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLI beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he is aware that two-thirds of the members of the present Administration act as paid directors of public companies; and, if so, whether he intends by regulation of official salaries or otherwise to take steps to prevent such action in future.
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI am not aware of the facts mentioned by the hon. Member, and I do not propose to make inquiry. Nor do I propose to take action.
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLWell, I am aware of the fact. And will the right hon. Gentleman consider the propriety of supplementing the incomes of these Gentlemen so that they may not have to eke out a subsistence in this way?
§ * MR. SPEAKEROrder, order!