HC Deb 11 April 1968 vol 762 c312W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total cost to public funds of Ministerial salaries in November 1964, and on 4th April and 6th April, 1968, respectively; and what was the percentage, change between the first date and the second, and between the second date and the third, respectively.

Mr. Harold Lever

The estimated aggregate cost of Ministerial salaries in November, 1964, and on 4th April and 6th April, 1968, is £308,950, £591,225 and £576,850 respectively. These figures represent an increase in salary costs of 91 per cent. between the first date and the second, and a decrease of 2 per cent. between the second date and the third.