§ 8. Mr. Charles R. Morrisasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what progress has been made in his discussions with the Post Office regarding implementing the recommendations of the Hardman Committee of Inquiry into the recent Post Office industrial dispute.
§ Mr. ChatawayI understand from these discussions with the Post Office that revised scales of pay based on the recommendations of the Hardman Report are being introduced from 1st January this year.
§ Mr. MorrisIn view of the Minister's declared interest in increased productivity in the Post Office, can he say what progress has been made with regard to the Hardman Committee's recommendation on linking productivity to pay increases?
§ Mr. ChatawayThose are matters for discussion between the Post Office and the Union of Post Office Workers.