§ 33. Mr. Hayhoeasked the Secretary of State for Employment what new proposals he has for curtailing inflationary wage settlements in the public and private sectors of the economy.
§ 34. Mr. Tim Rentonasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will seek to strengthen the wage-bargaining guidelines of the social contract.
§ Mr. FootThe development of the social contract, including the TUC pay guidelines, is under active consideration and the Government's decisions on future policy will be based on the results of the current urgent review.
§ 46. Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the working of the social contract.
§ Mr. FootThe social contract covers a whole range of policies several of which have been carried into effect by 403W the Government and the TUC. However, a reaffirmation of the objectives of the contract and a fresh consideration of how best they may be secured are two aspects of the discussions which have been taking place between us.