HC Deb 01 July 1975 vol 894 cc402-3W
33. Mr. Hayhoe

asked 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 Renton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will seek to strengthen the wage-bargaining guidelines of the social contract.

Mr. Foot

The 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. Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the working of the social contract.

Mr. Foot

The social contract covers a whole range of policies several of which have been carried into effect by 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.