HC Deb 26 November 1914 vol 68 cc1301-2
48. Mr. LEACH

asked the Prime Minister if it is the intention of the Government to suspend the payment of the £400 a year to Members of Parliament during the continuance of the War?

The PRIME MINISTER

No, Sir.

Mr. JOHN WARD

Is there anything to prevent either the hon. Member for Colne Valley (Mr. Leach) or any other equally wealthy Member, leaving his salary with the Treasury, if he chooses to do so?

The PRIME MINISTER

That is absolutely within the discretion of hon. Members.