§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why he has prepared a statement on the increase in the salaries of top-paid public servants; who received this; what were the costs involved; and whether he will circulate copies to each of the trade unions in the Trades Union Congress.
§ Mr. HealeyThis was not a statement but background information for distribution to Labour Members of Parliament; this is a perfectly normal practice. The costs of preparation were minimal. I see no reason to give the information wider circulation.