§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why he will not seek powers to obtain information regarding the fees earned by Members invited to give radio and television broadcasts, in view of the fact that by earning such fees in addition to their salary their total income is increased by a figure in excess of the 3½. per cent. norm set by the Government under their prices and income policy, and in view of the Government's recent announcements on wage restraint.
§ Mr. DiamondBecause it would be inconsistent with acceptance of the report of the Committee on the Remuneration of Ministers and Members of Parliament (Cmnd. 2516). I would refer the hon. Member particularly to paragraphs 31–37 of that Report.