asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement as to the future salaries and emoluments of the chairmen and members of the boards of nationalised industries, in view of the uncertainty which at present exists on this subject.

No alteration in the salaries of chairmen and members of the boards of socialised industries is at present contemplated.

Do I understand that the threat made by the Secretary of State for War is just another irresponsible statement?

I understand from a report I have seen that the Secretary of State for War expressly said it was not a threat.

Is my right hon. Friend aware that a great many people do think that these payments are rather too generous?

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether any alteration in the emoluments of the Lord High Commissioner for the Church of Scotland' is in view?