HC Deb 14 February 1957 vol 564 cc199-201W
5. Mr. Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will introduce

the depreciation in the purchasing value of the £ sterling today in comparison with October, 1951.

Mr. Birch

The figures are given below.

In reply to the second part of the Question, I have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. Member by the Prime Minister when Chancellor on 30th October.

the necessary legislation to enable Members of Parliament to be treated in the same way as Ministers by having their salaries full and complete, without having to meet from these salaries the costs incurred in carrying out their duties for the State.

Mr. Powell

On these matters my right hon. Friend has nothing to add to the statement of the late Prime Minister on 12th July last.

32. Mr. Beswick

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the subsistence allowance of a Member of Parliament or a Minister, whilst away on duty, is related to the scale of civil servants; and whether it is paid on a flat scale or related to rank.

Mr. Powell

Members of Parliament travelling on Parliamentary duty, and all Ministers of whatever rank whilst away on duty, receive the subsistence allowance appropriate to civil servants of the rank of assistant secretary and above.