§ 55. Mr. John Wilmotasked the Financial. Secretary to the Treasury the rates of remuneration now paid to Grade 3 messengers in the Civil Service; whether he is satisfied that in present circumstances these rates are in harmony with the wages for comparable employment; and whether any increase is proposed in the near future?
§ The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Captain Crookshank)Adult male messengers appointed during the war on a temporary basis to a London office are paid 68s. 6d. a week, being 55s, basic rate plus 13s. 6d. war bonus. The Treasury are at present in negotiation with the appropriate associations about this rate of pay and an offer has been made. Pending a reply by the associations, I am not in a position to say anything further.