§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service whether, in view of the fact that about 400 peers of the realm enjoy an income of £3 million from paid full and part-time public appointments, he will take steps to reduce the number of these appointments in the interests of economy.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisNo. The appointments are necessary, and their cost is the same irrespective of who is appointed.