HC Deb 29 March 1911 vol 23 c1330
Mr. WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary to the Treasury if he will state the number of peers, Members of the House of Lords, at present receiving public moneys for the past or present public services of themselves or their ancestors, and the total amount of such sums paid in the last year for which figures are available?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Hobhouse)

I beg to refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave to a question by the hon. Member for the Blackfriars Division of Glasgow on 31st March, 1910.

Mr. WEDGWOOD

Could we not have that answer brought up to date, and has the right hon. Gentleman noticed that this question includes payment for public services to the ancestors of peers?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

If the hon. Member will speak to me about the matter I will see.

Mr. MORRELL

For the benefit of those who were not in the House in March last year will he state to the House the effect of his answer?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

If hon. Members were not in the House it is possible for them to consult the proceedings.

Mr. PAGE CROFT

Is it a sin to receive rewards granted by the State to a man's ancestors?