§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Lord President of the Council if he will make a further statement on the staffing problem within the Clerk's Department of the House of Commons.
§ Mr. CrossmanI regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement. This question is being carefully scrutinised through the appropriate channels.
§ Dame Irene Wardasked the Lord President of the Council what steps have recently been taken to improve the financial position of those who serve the House.
§ Mr. CrossmanVarious proposals for increases in pay and regrading are at present being considered through the appropriate channels.