§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether he will take steps to reduce the cost of Ministerial salaries which has risen since 1964 by 78 per cent. to £600,475.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. There has been no increase in the level of Ministerial42W salaries since that implemented on 1st April, 1965, following the recommendations made by the Committee on the Remuneration of Ministers and Members of Parliament. In the case of Ministers, the Government reduced by one-half the increase recommended by the Committee.