HC Deb 18 February 1914 vol 58 cc936-7
32. Mr. KELLAWAY

asked how many Members of Parliament are at present refusing to receive their salaries?

Mr. MONTAGU

My right hon. Friend is informed that the number is eight.

Mr. KELLAWAY

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the largest group of paid Members now sits on the Unionist Benches?

Mr. LEE

Is the total amount of money paid to the Members of the House entitled to be on the Votes each year; if so, what becomes of the surplus—that of the eight Members that is not down?

Mr. MONTAGU

I am afraid I cannot answer that without notice.

Major ARCHER-SHEE

Is there not a far greater amount paid to supporters of the Government than to supporters of the Unionist party in this House?

Mr. JAMES HOPE

Will the Prime Minister give us an early opportunity of discovering how many Members of this House are willing to vote for a discontinuance of their salaries?