§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Labour what is the estimated increase in rates and earnings arising from the current pay offer under negotiation at the Pressed Steel Fisher's car body factory at Oxford; and if such an increase is consistent with the Government's incomes policy.
§ Mr. HattersleyIt is not possible to say at this stage whether the proposals, now under negotiation, which are associated with measures to increase productivity, are consistent with incomes policy or to evaluate the percentage effect on rates and earnings. We are keeping the position under review.