§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total cost to public funds of Ministerial salaries in November 1964, and on 4th April and 6th April, 1968, respectively; and what was the percentage, change between the first date and the second, and between the second date and the third, respectively.
§ Mr. Harold LeverThe estimated aggregate cost of Ministerial salaries in November, 1964, and on 4th April and 6th April, 1968, is £308,950, £591,225 and £576,850 respectively. These figures represent an increase in salary costs of 91 per cent. between the first date and the second, and a decrease of 2 per cent. between the second date and the third.