§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what level the present salary of Members of Parliament would be raised on 1st January, 1971, if they were to receive the same percentage increases as are to be paid to higher-paid civil servants and chairmen of nationalised boards.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinIf the salary of Members of Parliament were to be raised by the same percentages as the present salaries of higher paid civil servants and chairmen of nationalised boards208W are to be raised on 1st January, 1971, the rate would be £3,608 and £3,705 respectively.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what criteria he will decide that the time has come to review the remuneration of Ministers and Members of Parliament.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinThis must always be a matter of judgment. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him by my right hon. Friend the Lord President of the Council on Wednesday, 18th November.—[Vol. 806, c. 1230–3.]