HC Deb 23 March 1950 vol 472 c2168
66. Mr. Osborne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any statement to make respecting his recent negotiations with the Trades Union Council Special Economic Committee, with reference to the wage-freeze policy and the latest rise in the cost of living

The Minister of State for Economic Affairs (Mr. Gaitskell)

No, Sir.

Mr. Osborne

Is the Minister satisfied, in view of the increased rise in the cost of living, that he can hold the wage-freeze policy?

Mr. Gaitskell

My right hon. and learned Friend is meeting the Special Economic Committee of the T.U.C. next week. I think it would be premature to make any further statement now.