§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Lord President of the Council whether, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Newham, North-West of 30 March, Official Report, c. 168–172, he will take steps to arrange for all British Members of Parliament to receive the same conditions or payments as Members of the European Assembly where these are presently worse than those now received by such Members; and whether he will itemise the details and the costs of such improvements.
§ Mr. BiffenNo. It would not be appropriate to recompense Members of Parliament for their expenses on a basis determined by, and appropriate for, service in another parliamentary body.