HC Deb 08 February 1971 vol 811 c65W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Lord President of the Council if, in view of the Government's declared policy of not adjusting Members' salaries until a review body have investigated all matters connected therewith, he will give the reasons why he has agreed to a 12½ per cent. increase in all prices charged in the Members' dining rooms, cafeteria, and Tea Room, etc.; and whether he will submit a full and detailed list of all price increases under the control of the Refreshment Department that have taken place since October, 1964, to this committee of investigation.

Mr. Whitelaw

On the first part of this Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer that my hon. Friend the Member for Gosport and Fareham (Dr. Bennett) gave him on 2nd February.—[Vol. 810, c.352.]

On the latter part, I would refer him to the Written Answer I gave him on 20th January.—[Vol. 809, c. 283.]

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