§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister to what extent he was consulted by bodies outside the Government before the several large salary increases agreed to and paid to the Chairman of the Horserace Betting Levy Board, since November, 1967, totalling almost 35 per cent.; and whether such consultations took place before his recent call for trade unionists to use restraint in their wage applications.
§ The Prime MinisterUnder the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1963, approval of the salary of the Chairman of the Horserace Betting Levy Board is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary. I have had no consultations.