§ 37. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Prime Minister whether he will give an undertaking that, before embarking on any action in regard to the recommendations made by the Anderson Committee in reference to the pay of the public services, he will give an opportunity to the House for a full discussion?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe House will no doubt have ample opportunity of criticising in Supply any action the Government may take but I do not think that it would be reasonable to limit the freedom of action of the Government by giving so extensive a pledge as that suggested.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAIn determining the action of the Government, will the right hon. Gentleman take into account the promises which he is reported to have made during the General Election that any proposal made to reduce the pay of the fighting Services would meet with the uncompromising hostility of the Labour patty? [HON. MEMHERS: "Answer!"]