§ 21. Mr. Fitchasked the Minister of Health if he intends to recognise the School Certificate as equivalent to the General Certificate of Education for incremental purposes for the clerical grade staff in the National Health Service.
§ Mr. BraineMy right hon. Friend is awaiting a recommendation on this from the Whitley Council.
§ Mr. FitchIs the hon. Gentleman aware that both the National Coal Board and the Electricity Council regard the School Certificate as equivalent to the General Certificate of Education? Will he pass this information on to the Whitley Council?
§ Mr. BraineYes, Sir. I understand that a Committee of the Council agreed on 18th June to extend this provision to officers in post who possess qualifications corresponding to the School Certificate examination. The joint secretaries are working out the details of the agreement now.