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Mr. Arthur Lewis
asked the Lord President of the Council whether he will give the reasons why he will not take steps to set up trade union negotiating machinery to enable him to discuss and negotiate the salaries and working conditions of Members of Parliament.
Mr. Whitelaw
I have no reason to suppose that the hon. Member's suggestion accords with the wishes of Members generally.