HC Deb 22 February 1967 vol 741 cc283-4W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the difference between the earnings of local government officers in Scotland and local government officers in England.

Mr. Ross

The structure and gradings of the local government service in the two countries differ so much that it is impossible to make a general comparison.

Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has now received on the salaries of local government officers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

I would refer the hon. Member to the Reply I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Ross and Cromarty (Mr. Alasdair Mackenzie) and other hon. Members.