§ 1. Mr. Ralph Ethertonasked the Minister of Labour whether he has yet come to a decision in regard to the equalisation, in the manner he has indicated, of the remuneration of conscientious objectors with that of the pay of those serving in the Forces; and how soon any new provisions will become operative?
§ The Minister of Labour (Mr. Ernest Bevin)I am not yet in a position to make a further statement on this matter.
§ Mr. EthertonWill the right hon. Gentleman press this matter to an early decision, because the present anomalous position is giving grave cause for concern?
§ Mr. BevinYes, Sir. I am getting on with it as fast as I can; but I am not being assisted in this difficult and technical job by the action of a number of local authorities in taking the law into their own hands.
§ Mr. StephenWill the right hon. Gentleman also see that steps are taken to bring about equalisation of remuneration for Members of this House and for other members of society?
§ Mr. SpeakerThat has nothing to do with the Question on the Paper.