HC Deb 07 February 1933 vol 274 c13
7. Mr. JOHN

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office when it is proposed to restore the cuts made in the pay of non-commissioned officers and other ranks in the Army?

14. Mr. HICKS

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when it is proposed to restore the cuts made in the pay of the police?

21. Mr. PRICE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education when it is proposed to restore the cuts made in the pay of teachers?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

The present financial situation offers no hope that it will be possible in the near future to restore the cuts in pay as limited by my statement on the 21st September, 1931, in reply to a Private Notice Question by my hon. and learned Friend the Member for South Nottingham (Mr. Knight).

Mr. LAWSON

Has the right hon. Gentleman noticed that the present financial situation allows him to spend £900,000?