§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he is aware that since the Government's decision to implement pay increases to the chairmen of the nationalised boards, the judges, and the higher paid civil servants, raising their salaries from £17,500 per annum, to £20,000 per annum these persons have received very large financial benefits under the Budget; and whether he will therefore now take steps to reduce these salaries by 10 per cent.
§ Mr. David HowellNo.