HC Deb 28 July 1955 vol 544 cc187-8W
Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the present and proposed salaries and emoluments of the members of the wholly nominated Executive and Legislative Councils of British Guiana; and whether his approval has now been sought for increases, including retrospective payment to January, 1954.

Mr. Hopkinson

The old and new salaries are as follows:

Old New
£ £
Members of Executive Council with portfolio 1,500 2,100
Members of Executive Council without portfolio 750 1,050
Members of Legislative Council 400 625

Legislation providing for payment of the revised salaries with effect from 1st January, 1954, was enacted on 23rd June, 1955.