HC Deb 24 April 1951 vol 487 c211
60. Mr. G. R. Howard

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he anticipates that negotiations will be commenced in connection with the request made by the Customs and Excise Federation on the 19th December, 1950, for revision of the salaries of officers of Customs and Excise.

Mr. Gaitskell

An offer for salary revision has been communicated to the Customs and Excise Federation within the last few days, and discussions on the terms of the offer can proceed as soon as the Federation wishes.

Mr. Howard

Is it not a fact that this matter has been a grievance for some time past, and is it not also a fact that it will be a matter of great delight to these people that the matter is now being looked into?

Mr. Gaitskell

I do not know that there has been any unusual delay in this, but a large number of similar claims have had to be dealt with at the same time.

Sir Ralph Glyn

Would the right hon. Gentleman look at the case of the Water-guard and give it special attention, in view of the fact that these men have to perform extra duty, as aircraft are taking off and arriving at all times of the night?

Mr. Gaitskell

I am not sure whether that is covered by this particular claim. I will investigate.