46. Mr. V. Adamsasked the Prime Minister whether he will place the Law Officers for England on the same basis of remuneration as the Lord Advocate and Solicitor-General for Scotland, so that they would not receive fees in addition to their salaries as Ministers?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. I see no reason to alter the present arrangements, which follow the recommendations of the Select Committee of 1935.
Mr. AdamsDoes the right hon. Gentleman consider that justice suffers in Scotland, where the extravagance of double payment is not practised?
§ The Prime MinisterThe position in Scotland is not the same as that in England.
Mr. AdamsCould not the Scottish practice be easily introduced instead of the English one, and double payment not be given to Law Officers?