HC Deb 13 July 1971 vol 821 c46W
40. Dr. Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will with hold approval of a recent Whitley Council offer in respect of a salary and restructuring claim on behalf of 10,000 medical laboratory technicians employed in the National Health Service on the grounds that the trade union representing half of these employees voted against the terms of settlement on 15th June ; and if he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

No. The agreement was properly reached in accordance with the constitution of the Whitley Council.