§ Q17. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that since the Government decided to increase the salaries of judges, chairmen of the nationalised boards and others receiving £17,500 per annum in 1970–71 to £20,000 per annum as from January, 1971, the average increase on £17,500 per annum resulting from tax cuts was £1,563.79 per annum and on £20,000 per annum will be £1,982.48; and whether, in view of the Government's call for income restraint, he will restrict the increases to be paid as from 1st July, 1971, to these higher paid persons.
§ The Prime MinisterNo.