HC Deb 30 June 1921 vol 143 c2328
38. Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many ex-Lord Chancellors in Great Britain and Ireland are receiving pensions, the amount of each pension, and the length of service in the office by each recipient?

Sir R. HORNE

With my right hon. Friend's permission, I will circulate the desired particulars, which are in tabular form, in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Major Sir B. FALLE

Do these gentleman serve the State at the present time, although they are pensioned?

Sir R. HORNE

Yes, I think probably all do upon occasion, although two of them seldom now exercise any function apart from the performance of the ordinary duties of the House.

Mr. DEVLIN

Is the list so long that it must be circulated, and not read to the House?

Sir R. HORNE

No, it is not—

Mr. DEVLIN

Would you please give it, then?

Sir R. HORNE

It consists of a very large number of figures which, I am certain, that not even the most intelligent body could follow.

Following are the particulars promised: