§ 45. Sir Assheton Pownallasked the Prime Minister what action the Government intend to take on the Departmental 372 Committee's report which has been recently issued on the question of a pensions scheme for ex-Members of Parliament.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain)I am not yet in a position to make any statement on this subject.
§ Sir A. PownallCan my right hon. Friend say when he will be in a position to make a statement?
§ The Prime MinisterMy hon. Friend will remember that, when I announced the appointment of the Committee to which he refers, I said that when I received their report I would consult certain hon. Members on the subject. I have not yet had an opportunity of doing so.