HC Deb 29 July 1965 vol 717 cc171-2W
Q16. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Prime Minister if he will introduce legislation to make the salary payable to the Leader of the Opposition conditional on his not holding directorships or having business interests.

The Prime Minister

No.

Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Prime Minister if he will introduce legislation to abolish the salary payable to a Leader of the Opposition during a vacancy in that office.

The Prime Minister

No, existing legislation already makes adequate provision for any eventuality.

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