§ 45. Sir R. Boothbyasked the Prime Minister whether Her Majesty's Government will now lay before the House proposals for an increase in the remuneration of Members of Parliament and of junior Ministers.
§ 65. Mr. Lewisasked the Prime Minister when he now expects to make a statement on the Government's proposals concerning the salaries of junior Ministers and Members of Parliament.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Harold Macmillan)I have no statement to make about this at present.
§ Sir R. BoothbyMay I ask the Prime Minister if he can state whether he is likely to be able to make a statement on the subject before the end of the present Session?
§ The Prime MinisterIf it were not for the rather unhappy history of the phrase I would venture to refer to my hon. Friend a famous answer of one of my predecessors, Mr. Asquith—if he would wait he might be able to see.
§ Mr. ShinwellIs not the history of this business somewhat unhappy and has not the whole affair been rather prolonged? Is not it time that the right hon. Gentleman faced the matter and satisfied hon. Members and junior Ministers?
§ The Prime MinisterAll I can say is that I am not at the moment ready to make a statement.
§ Sir R. BoothbyMay I give notice that if the Prime Minister does not make a statement I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment?