§ 38. Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister for the Civil Service what reply he has given to the latest approaches about pay and conditions and the operation of the Pay Research Unit from the Civil Service unions.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Civil Service Department (Mr. Kenneth Baker)It was announced on 16th November that agreement had been reached, subject to Pay Board approval, with the staff associations concerned on anomaly settlements under the stage 3 code covering six main grades in the Civil Service. Consideration of the remaining pay research surveys is at an advanced stage.
§ Mr. DalyellCan the hon. Gentleman confirm that those who are at present retiring from the Civil Service will not be disadvantaged?
§ Mr. BakerYes. There is a later Question about this matter. I can, however, give that confirmation.