6. c. 38) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that set salaries for members of the government and opposition.

It is notable as the first act to formally recognise the prime minister, the Cabinet and the Leader of the Opposition.

[1] The other officials covered by the act fell into two categories – heads of department, and under-secretaries.

The act also gave a pension of £2,000 a year to any individual who had served as Prime Minister, and a salary of £2,000 to the Leader of the Opposition.

[1] It was the first statute to formally recognise the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the Leader of the Opposition.