§ 8. Mr. John Fraserasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to have a further meeting with the Fire Brigades Union.
§ The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. Robert Carr)I have no present plans for a further meeting.
§ Mr. FraserWill the Home Secretary meet the union when the report of the Pay Board on the pay negotiations is published? Will he ensure that the report on the firemen's pay settlement will be made as soon as possible, in the interests both of the public and of good industrial relations? Will the Minister publish the report, which will be of considerable interest not only to firemen but to policemen, ambulance drivers and many other workers in the public service?
§ Mr. CarrI have no plans, I have not made any promises, and I have not been asked to promise, to meet the union after the publication of the report. If, when the report is completed, the union wishes to see me I shall consider that request. Questions on how Pay Board reports are dealt with are for my right hon. Friend.