HC Deb 20 June 1978 vol 952 cc110-1W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Lord President of the Council, in view of the fact that an hon. Member's salary was £3,250 per annum in May 1965 and that by March 1978 this would have to have increased to £10,627 per annum to keep its real May 1965 value, taking account of price increases recorded by the retail price index, how many staff and civil servants for whom he has ministerial responsibility are in the same situation; and whether he will now give the figure, required at May 1978 to restore the position to the May 1965 level.

Mr. Foot

The figures are two and £10,855 respectively.