§ 56. Sir John Mellorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether steps will be taken to repeal the House of Commons Members' Fund Act, 1939, when honourable Members become liable to contributions under the National Insurance Act, 1946.
§ Mr. DaltonI have no reason to think that this course would be approved by the House generally, but I understand that the question is being explored through the usual channels.
§ Sir J. MellorWould the Chancellor agree that, at the time the Act was passed, it was not contemplated that there would be two compulsory schemes for hon. Members?
§ Mr. DaltonI think that very few hon. Members grudge a contribution of £1 a month out of a salary of £1,000 a year.