§ 4.21 p.m.
§ Mr. George Cunningham (Islington, South and Finsbury)I am due at this point to move,
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to suspend the payment of salaries to Ministers; and for purposes connected therewith.
§ [Laughter.]
§ It is clear from the response so far that the Bill would be carried with acclaim. However, I am mindful that the House debated that matter a little and certainly the general subject of salaries of Ministers and Members this morning until about two o'clock, and I sense that I should be thought to be imposing upon the House if I now spoke for 10 minutes on that subject.
§ Therefore, important though the subject matter is, I do not seek leave to bring in the Bill at this time, but I shall revert to the subject on another occasion if the House will allow me.