HC Deb 06 August 1975 vol 897 c473

Standing Orders, page 100, leave out Table VII (Fees to be taken by the Shorthand Writer).

The motion brings the scale of fees of the shorthand writers of the House into line with those of the Civil Service.

Mr. Wellbeloved

Can the Chairman of Ways and Means assure the House that the motion in no way reduces the fees paid by promoters of Private Bills? Many hon. Members believe that the promoters of private legislation do not pay sufficient in the way of fees, and we should like an assurance that the motion does not lessen their financial liability.

The Chairman of Ways and Means

I give that assurance.

Question put and agreed to.