HC Deb 10 November 1920 vol 134 cc1179-80
56. Mr. ADAMSON

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether the Government will agree to the appointment of a Select Committee to consider the present allowance made to Members of Parliament in relation to the personal and travelling expenses incurred by them in the course of their Parliamentary duties, and to make recommendations thereon?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Yes, Sir. The Government are prepared to appoint a Select Committee to examine into this question.

Mr. MacVEAGH

May I ask whether the setting up of a Committee to consider the increasing of the salaries of Cabinet Ministers, and now the setting up of another Committee to consider the increasing of the salaries of Members of this House, forms part of the policy of economy of the Government?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I think it would be better to consider first what the Committees say. I would like if I may—

Mr. MacVEAGH

The Committee know what they are to say.

HON. MEMBERS

Oh, oh!

Mr. BONAR LAW

The leading of the House would be a very simple process if that were true.