§ Mr. Masonasked the Prime Minister (1) what proposals he considered for a substantial increase in Members' and Ministers' salaries;
(2) for what reasons he decided not to refer the matter of parliamentary salaries to the National Incomes Commission for an advisory opinion;
(3) if he will now move for the appointment of a Select Committee to make a full appraisal of a Member of Parliament's work and responsibilities with a view to making recommendations on a suitable salary scale and on a method whereby parliamentary salaries can be automatically adjusted in the future.
§ The Prime MinisterI would refer the hon. Member to the statement I made on 9th April to which I have nothing to add.