47. Mr. V. Adamsasked the Prime Minister what is the remuneration at present enjoyed by the Poet Laureate by virtue of his office.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Poet Laureate receives no salary from public funds, but I understand that he receives.7.3 a year from His Majesty's Civil. List, together with an allowance of£27 in lieu of a butt of sack.
Mr. AdamsIn view of the excellence of the Coronation Ode, will the right hon. Gentleman undertake not to give Mr. Masefield the sack?