§ 48. Mr. LEACHasked 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 MINISTERNo, Sir.
§ Mr. JOHN WARDIs 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 MINISTERThat is absolutely within the discretion of hon. Members.