HC Deb 17 July 1973 vol 860 cc93-4W
71. Sir T. Beamish

asked the Lord President of the Council what consideration he has given to the proposal by the Leader of the Opposition that a register should be kept of the financial interests of parliamentary journalists who report or influence parliamentary procedures; and if he will reject it outright.

Mr. Prior

It is open to the Opposition to raise this matter, if they wish, in the confidential discussions which I am at present having with representatives of the other parties regarding the question of Members' outside financial interests and related issues. I shall inform the House of their outcome as soon as possible.