§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Lord President of the Council, in view of the fact that from October, 1964, to March, 1971, former Members of Parliament have seen their contributory pension scheme depreciate in purchasing value from £600 per annum to £441 per annum, if, as an immediate step to alleviate hardship pending the Report of the Boyle Committee, he will take steps to increase these pensions by a minimum of £159 per annum.
§ Mr. WhitelawNo. All Members' pensions were increased by 20 per cent. on 9th April.