§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will now take whatever action may be necessary to ensure an increase in the wages and salaries of all staff and employees coming within his Ministerial control, retrospective to 1st January, 1972.
§ Mr. Keneth BakerI have been asked to reply.
Agreed procedures already exist for the regular review of Civil Service wages and salaries.