§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services which groups of public service employees will not necessarily be subject to the 4 per cent. pay norm in the coming pay round.
§ Mr. Fowler:As was made clear in my right hon. and learned Friend's statement on 15 September, the pay and 371W prices factors mentioned in the statement provide a framework for further ministerial decisions to be taken later.