§ 59. Mr. Tinkerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has considered the appeal made to him by the sub-post masters for an increase in their remuneration to meet the increased cost of living; and will he state what he intends to do?
§ Sir J. SimonI have received no appeal from sub-postmasters for an increase in their remuneration on cost-of-living grounds. With regard to the representations made to me on behalf of the general body of civil servants, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 2nd April to my hon. Friend the Member for Rusholme (Mr. Radford).
§ Mr. TinkerIs it not the case that since that time the cost of living has gone up five points, and when will the Chancellor give consideration to the claims which are being made? When will the point be reached at which he will consider the position?
§ Sir J. SimonRepresentations on the subject are made from time to time, but, as I have explained, the hon. Member is mistaken in thinking that there has been an appeal to me by the sub-postmasters.
§ Sir H. WilliamsIf everybody is to have his income made up to meet the increase in the cost of living, will the Chancellor say who is going to pay for the war?