§ 45. Sir Assheton Pownallasked the Prime Minister what action the Government intend to take on the Departmental Committee report which has been recently issued on the question of a pensions scheme for ex-Members of Parliament?
§ Sir S. HoareMy right hon. Friend is making some inquiries, but is not yet in a position to make any statement on this subject.
§ Sir A. PownallMay I ask my right hon. Friend meanwhile to convey to members of the Departmental Committee thanks for the work they did in the production of their report?
§ Sir S. HoareI will draw my right hon. Friend's attention to my hon. Friend's observations.