§ Mr. BOOTHasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether his attention has been called to the fact that Standing Order No. 9 relates only to the putting of questions by Members of this House and con- 2379W tains no reference to or definition of Ministers; and can he now state under what Standing Order the definition of a Minister has been arrived at for the purpose of the Resolution authorising the payment of Members?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEStanding Order No. 9 clearly uses the term "Minister" as including all Members of His Majesty's Government whether holding office direct from the Crown or under other Ministers.