§ 59. Brigadier - General CLIFTON BROWNasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what would the saving be to the Treasury if a cut of 10 per cent. per annum, was made in the salaries and pensions of all Government employés and civil servants whose salaries or pensions are over £200 a year?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Pethick-Lawrence)It is estimated that 10 per cent. of the pay and pensions of all such Government employés in the Civil Service, Navy, Army, and Air Force would amount to something between £5,000,000 and £6,000,000.
Brigadier-General BROWNWill not the Government consider some plan, in view of the necessity for national economy, for making sacrifices—fair sacrifices—all round?
§ Mr. ALPASSWill my hon. Friend ascertain whether the hon. and gallant Member who put the question is prepared to make some sacrifice?