§ Mr. George Craddockasked the Minister of Labour whether he has has received the report of the National Board for Prices and Incomes concerning the proposals of the Retail Drapery Wages Council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterMy right hon. Friend The First Secretary and I have received the Board's Report which is being published today and we are studying it. The first step is for the Report to be considered by the Wages Council and a meeting which has, I understand, been fixed for 13th March will provide the Council with an early opportunity of doing so.