HC Deb 22 September 1931 vol 256 c1459
59. Mr. ARNOTT

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in taking steps to ensure equality of sacrifice, he will consider inviting the Members of this House to surrender one-tenth of their total income during this crisis?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

I think this is a matter which might best be left to individual Members of the House.

Mr. ARNOTT

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that already a cut of a similar amount has been imposed on the salaries of Members of the House; and is it true that that percentage has been imposed by the National Government at the request of wealthy Members on the other side in order to punish Members on this side?