§ 69. Mr. Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the Government intend to implement the decision of the 140W House of Commons, arrived at unanimously on 16th May, 1952, to apply the principle of equal pay in the public services; and whether he will make the necessary provisions in his forthcoming Budget to enable this principle to be implemented in the forthcoming financial year.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI have nothing to add to previous replies on this subject. I cannot, of course, anticipate my Budget statement.
§ 70. Mr. Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the estimated cost would be in the next financial year to institute the principle of equal pay for equal work in the public service.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerAbout £32½ million.