§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Labour how many officials are currently employed full time and part time, respectively, in assessing and adjudicating the validity of productivity agreements in justifying income increases; and how many of these officials had industrial or commercial experience before joining his Department.
§ Mr. GunterSixteen officials spend part of their time assessing the extent to which productivity agreements justify income increases, and advising industry accordingly. They also have other responsibilities in relation to the Government's incomes policy. Two of these officers have had industrial or commercial experience.