HC Deb 21 December 1954 vol 535 c2590
45. Mr. Dodds

asked the Prime Minister if he can yet state what decision has been reached in the consideration given to increasing the salaries of junior Ministers.

The Prime Minister (Sir Winston Churchill)

I am not yet in a position to make a statement on this subject.

Mr. Dodds

Does the Prime Minister recollect the unanimity of the House regarding the necessity for an increase—

Mr. Emrys Hughes

No.

Mr. Dodds

—of course, with the exception of the hon. Member on my right—and will he not endeavour to get a decision at the earliest possible moment, or can he say when he is likely to say Yes or No?

The Prime Minister

Yes, Sir. It is agreed that the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Foreign Secretary shall discuss this matter with the Lord Privy Seal and look into it from every aspect, and the Lord Privy Seal hopes to bring the matter up when we meet again after Christmas.