49. Miss Wardasked the Prime Minister if he will give an assurance that the Resolution on Pensions and Fixed Incomes (Hardship) passed unanimously by the House on 19th March will be implemented before the consideration of the Resolution on Members' Pay passed. only after a Division, on 24th May.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir; I think it would be an inconvenient rule if nothing could be done until everything can be done.
Miss WardIn view of the fact that most Conservatives are opposed—[HON. MEMBERS: "Rubbish."]—to the increase in emoluments, may I ask my right hon. Friend if he will bear in mind that his own personal obstinacy in this matter is causing great grief to those who owe him so much?
§ The Prime MinisterI have certainly been very obstinate in thinking that everybody should do exactly what they like.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonWill the Prime Minister make it clear that he intends to go on disapproving of this mutiny against the bounty which has been approved by this House?
§ The Prime MinisterThere is no question of a mutiny on the bounty. [HON. MEMBERS: "Against."] Everyone must vote according to his conscience and conviction.