HC Deb 28 July 1966 vol 732 cc1885-6
37. Mr. Brian Harrison

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what instructions he has given to his nominees regarding Whitley Council negotiations during the period of the Government pay freeze.

Mr. Crosland

The attention of the Official Side members of the Departmental Whitley Council concerned with pay questions has been called to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 20th July.

Mr. Harrison

Is this not an interference in the negotiating machinery, about which right hon. and hon. Gentlemen opposite waxed so indignant on a previous occasion?

Mr. Crosland

I have a very strong suspicion that the hon. Member is muddling up the Burnham Committee with the Whitley Council.