§ 18. Mr. Gammansasked the Prime Minister if, in view of the further hardships which will be imposed on the British people by the Government's austerity measures, he proposes to recommend a reduction in the salaries and emoluments of Ministers of the Crown and of Members of Parliament.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. GammansIs the Prime Minister aware that what this country needs today is not exhortation but example; and if I am prepared to suffer a 10 per cent. or 20 per cent. cut in my salary, as a gesture, will Members of the Cabinet do the same?
§ The Prime MinisterI have said that in my view there should be equality of sacrifice. I think Members of Parliament do valuable work, and I do not think it is right to single them out from everybody else.
§ Mr. Ronald ChamberlainDoes the Prime Minister not agree that he has a prior duty to stop the huge profits and swollen dividends that are being declared daily?