HC Deb 19 December 1916 vol 88 c1394

Resolution reported, That it is expedient to authorise the payment, out of moneys provided by Parliament, of an annual Salary not exceeding two thousand pounds to any Minister, and to any Under-Secretary to a Secretary of State while he performs the duties. of Minister of Blockade, appointed under any Act of the present Session for establishing certain new Ministries, and for the appointment of additional Secretaries or Under-Secretaries in certain Government Departments, and of other Salaries, Remuneration, and expenses which may become payable in pursuance of such Act.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House doth agree with the Committee in the said Resolution."

Mr. T. M. HEALY

Does that Resolution earmark the salary attaching to a particular office, or is it going to be done by a Bill?

The SECRETARY Of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir G. Cave)

That is done by the Bill itself.

Question put, and agreed to.