§ Q9. Mr. Adleyasked the Prime Minister when he intends to make ministerial changes in his Government.
§ Q19. Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Prime Minister whether he will appoint a Minister of Culture with a seat in the Cabinet.
§ Q21. Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Prime Minister whether he will now dismiss the Ministers who voted against the Government's policy on the EEC renegotiations.
§ Q22. Mr. Churchillasked the Prime Minister what plans he has for further ministerial changes.
§ Q23. Mr. Wyn Robertsasked the Prime Minister if he will now dismiss the sever Cabinet Minister who voted against the Government on 9th April.
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§ The Prime MinisterI do not intend to make any ministerial changes unless and until I make a statement to the contrary.
§ Q12. Mr. Tebbitasked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on recent Government ministerial changes.
§ The Prime MinisterI informed my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, Walton (Mr. Heffer) that, in view of his action in speaking in the debate on the European Community on 9th April, in breach of a Cabinet decision that Ministers unable to support the Government's motion should not speak in the debate, he could no longer remain a member of the Government.
§ Q14. Mr. Cryerasked the Prime Minister what explanation he gives to Ministers on their appointment about their rights under law in the event of dismissal.
§ The Prime MinisterMinisters are not Crown employees but holders of office under the Crown and they may be dismissed at the Crown's pleasure. Following their appointment, Ministers' entitlements under the Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972 are drawn to their attention.