§ Mr. Biffenasked the Attorney-General on what date the pay claim for ushers in London's Royal Courts of Justice was received; what percentage increase in 229W rates is represented by this claim; when a settlement may be expected; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralA claim for a pay increase was received in July, 1965. Negotiations were in abeyance for a time until April, 1967 when revised rates of pay for related Civil Service messengerial staff were settled, but they have now been resumed. The claim now is for an increase of 17 per cent.