§ 46. Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is in a position to make any statement with regard to the discussions of the National Whitley Council on the future basis of remuneration of the Civil Service?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Major Elliot)The representations of the staff side are still under the consideration of the Government, and my right hon. Friend is not yet in a position to make any further statement on the matter.
§ Mr. LANSBURYWill the right hon. and gallant Gentleman ask his chief, in deciding this matter, to take into account the fact that the House of Commons has already passed a resolution in favour of equal pay, and that therefore it ought to be the subject of discussion without any question whatever?
§ Major ELLIOTYes, Sir.