§ 5. Mr. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement on the application made to him by the National Joint Council for Local Authorities' Fire Brigades for approval of a settlement on wages and duties.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeI received these recommendations only last week. They are receiving urgent consideration by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and myself, and we hope to be able to convey our decision on the question of wages to the National Joint Council in the course of a few days. The recommendations on hours of duty may need somewhat longer consideration.
§ Mr. de FreitasWill any approved settlement cover the case of regular fire brigade instructors seconded for instruction of the H Reservists whom the Home Secretary mentioned two days ago?
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeI could not reply to that question without notice, but I will certainly look into it.