HC Deb 12 June 1989 vol 154 cc324-5W
Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Ealing, North of 20 April,Official Report, columns 289–90, what progress has been made with the review of the pay of lollipop ladies and gentlemen; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

Authority has recently been given for an increase averaging 4.5 per cent. in the basic rates payable to school crossing patrols with effect from 1 September 1988. I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that the new rates of pay (including the arrears) will be paid from the middle of this month.