§ Mr. LEES SMITHasked the Prime Minister when it is intended to take the Resolution upon Payment of Members?
§ Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALDasked whether the Government is going to move the Financial Resolution on Payment of Members on an. early day; and, if so, when?
§ Sir WILLIAM BYLESasked what are the present intentions of the Government in regard to the payment of Members?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe intentions of the Government in regard to payment of Members were stated by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Budget speech, 796 and, subject always to Parliamentary exigencies, the Government hope to give effect to them. I cannot at present name any day for dealing with the subject.
§ Mr. LEECan the right hon. Gentleman say when will the Resolution of which he spoke the other day be on the Paper for us to see?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, I cannot at this moment; without any unnecessary delay.
§ Mr. LEES SMITHWill the right hon. Gentleman take this opportunity of contradicting the rumours that it is to be postponed beyond this year?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI can only repeat the reply already given.
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo; that is beyond the wit of man.
§ Mr. PRINGLEWill the right hon. Gentleman give effect to the pledge which he gave himself that this will be carried through this Session?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI can only repeat the answer which I have already given.