§ Q10. Sir J. Lucasasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the proposed rise in Members' pay, he will introduce legislation to make subsidies or retainers by outside bodies of whatever character illegal.
§ The Prime MinisterThis is a matter for the House and I should be prepared to receive representations through the usual channels from the Opposition Front Bench on the question. Meanwhile, it must remain a matter for the individual hon. Member to decide whether he should accept remuneration of any sort from outside sources.