§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he is aware that Command Paper No. 4245 giving the position of the numbers of persons holding positions on public boards was published in December, 1969 giving the position as on 1st November, 1969; and whether he will publish a further Command Paper bringing these details up to date and adding the additional salaries which are to be paid to certain of these persons on 1st January, 1971.
§ Mr. David HowellYes. In order to take account of the salary increases to be paid from 1st January, 1971, I propose to publish the White Paper showing the position at that date as soon as possible in the New Year.