Orders of the Day — Members' Salaries

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 July 1956.

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Photo of Mr Gwilym Lloyd George Mr Gwilym Lloyd George , Newcastle upon Tyne North 12:00, 12 July 1956

I think that when I have finished speaking the hon. Member will realise that include would be better.

As to the order of the contribution which might be desirable and the way in which it would be used, I think we should be advised in that matter by the Trustees. I can only repeat that the Government are sympathetic towards helping ex-Members and will be happy to receive a proposal of that sort from the Trustees. I can also say that it will be considered very rapidly.

I have very little to add to what has already been said, and I can in fact only say one more word. The Government, as my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said, agree that an increase is justified, but I can only repeat what my right hon. Friend said—because there is nothing else I can say—that while they agree about that, they do not think it is possible at this present moment; but there will be no delay whatsoever beyond what is necessary in the national interest.