HC Deb 01 July 1983 vol 44 c181W
Mr. MacKenzie

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the salary of a Member of Parliament in April 1979; how much is paid to a Member in June 1983; and what percentage increase this represents.

Mr. Lawson

[pursuant to his reply, 30 June 1983, c. 127]: The salary of a Member of Parliament in April 1979 was £6,897. The current salary of a Member of Parliament is £14,510. This represents an increase of 110.4 per cent.