§ 47. Mr. Lewisasked the Prime Minister if he will give details of his plans to introduce legislation to increase the salary of the Economic Secretary to the Treasury from £2,000 to £3,000 per annum; and why this information was given to the Press before the House of Commons.
§ The Prime MinisterNo such information was given to the Press by my office.
§ Mr. LewisMay we take it that for once Randolph Churchill was given a wrong hand-out? Can we be assured that the Government are not going to increase the salary of this Minister or any other junior Minister?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir, but it gives me an opportunity to pay a tribute to the way in which my right hon. Friend has put the public interest before any personal consideration.