§ 46. Mr. DAWESasked the Prime Minister whether, having regard to the pressure brought to bear on Members of the House of Commons in connection with claims by persons in the public service for increased remuneration, he will consider the desirability of setting up a permanent tribunal, independent of the House of Commons, by which all matters connected with the terms and conditions of employment in the public service would be considered at regular intervals and decided by such tribunal?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Government will consider the suggestion, but, in view of the fact that this House is ultimately responsible for all public charges, I doubt whether the establishment and working of such a tribunal would be found practicable.