§ 49. Mr. HOGGEasked the Prime Minister whether he will provide an opportunity prior to 15th April for a discussion on the reduction or abolition of every salary which is a public charge?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir, I do not see my way to provide opportunity for such a discussion.
§ Mr. HOGGEWhy has the junior Member for the City of London so much more influence with my right hon. Friend than his own followers?
§ Sir A. MARKHAMDoes my right hon. Friend not think that if it is necessary for Ministers to go to the Guildhall to tell the citizens of London to practise economy, he must give the House an opportunity of debating the question?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe House will have many opportunities of debating it. I have promised a day for the discussion of payment of salaries of Members of Parliament.
§ Sir A. MARKHAMThat does not cover anything.
§ Mr. HOGGEWho made representations in addition to the junior Member for the City of London? Did my right hon. Friend receive through the usual channels any general request from Members on the other side or this side of the House above or below the Gangway?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI really cannot say at this moment.