§ 38. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service for what reasons he refuses to take steps to reduce the payments made to members of Government Committees and Royal Commissions, as stated in his reply to the hon. Members for Newham, North-West on 14th April.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisI do not consider that the rate of £21 per working day is excessive remuneration for experts and other eminent people who are asked to serve on high level Government Committees and Royal Commissions.