HC Deb 26 July 1955 vol 544 cc987-8
46. Mr. Hurd

asked the Prime Minister if he will now make a statement on the emoluments of junior Ministers.

The Prime Minister (Sir Anthony Eden)

I regret that it will not be possible to make a statement on this matter before the Recess.

Mr. Hurd

Will my right hon. Friend keep in mind that junior Ministers have no trade union to argue their case for them and must rely on the Cabinet to see that they have fair treatment and are not asked to make undue sacrifice in the public service? This is a matter of some urgency.

The Prime Minister

I have not forgotten the matter and I agree that it is a matter of some urgency, but there have been other matters of some urgency lately, too. I am sorry that it has not been possible to reach a conclusion before.

Mr. Shinwell

Has the Prime Minister noticed that the cost of living has gone up three points in the last week or two and is that not a consideration which appeals to him in this respect?