§ Mr. CRAWSHAY-WILLIAMSasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that various Members of Parliament have recently declared their intention of distributing their proposed salary in subscriptions to charities in their constituencies; and whether he will take steps so to restrict the amount payable in charitable subscriptions by Members of Parliament as to make such indirect influencing of constituencies impossible?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI was not aware of the fact alleged by my hon. Friend. I will consider his suggestion, but I cannot at present express any opinion as to whether its adoption would be practicable or expedient.
§ Lord BALCARRESIf it is found to be practicable or expedient, would its adoption be possible without legislation during this Session?
§ The PRIME MINISTERWell, I should think not.