§ Q13. Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Prime Minister what is the aggregate cost to public funds of the salaries of members of Her Majesty's Government; what was the corresponding figure on 1st October, 1964; and what is the percentage change between the two dates.
§ The Prime Minister£597,725 on 1st October, 1968, compared with £336,900 on 1st October, 1964. The percentage change is 77 per cent. of which at least 60 per cent. is accounted for by the in-366W creases in Ministerial salaries implemented on 1st April, 1965, following—though in the case of Ministers, halving—the recommendations of the Committee on the Remuneration of Ministers and Members of Parliament.