§ Mr. Burdenasked the Minister of Health whether he has yet considered the scheme of conditions of service drawn up by the National Joint Council for local authorities administrative, professional, technical and clerical services; and whether he is prepared to recommend its adoption by local authorities, as according with the principles enunciated by his predecessor and unanimously accepted by this House on 15th February, 1945.
§ Mr. BevanYes, Sir. I have examined the scheme and propose to issue a circular to local authorities commending it in principle, for their early consideration and adoption.