asked the Minister for the Civil Service whether the Government now have any proposals to amend the Ministerial and Other Salaries Act 1972 and the Ministers of the Crown Act 1974, in respect of ministerial salaries.

There are no plans to do so at present, but amendments may be required later in the year as a result of the recommendations to be made by the Top Salaries Review Body which is examining the remuneration of Members, Ministers and office-holders.