HC Deb 04 June 1934 vol 290 c574
59. Mr. HOLFORD KNIGHT

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is intended to restore the cut in the salaries of the Law Officers of the Crown; and, if so, to what extent?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Yes, Sir. The emergency reductions in the salaries of the Law Officers, consequent upon the crisis in the autumn of 1931, will be restored, as to one-half, on 1st July next.

60. Mr. KNIGHT

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the amount of the total emoluments of each of the Law Officers of the Crown during the last financial year?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The total emoluments of the Law Officers during the last financial year, inclusive of salary in each case at the rate of £2,000 a year, were as follow: The Attorney-General £11,483, the Solicitor-General, during the months of April to October, £3,802, and his successor during the subsequent period of the year £4,731.