HC Deb 21 May 1952 vol 501 cc49-50W
23. Mr. Awbery

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that the Medical Workers' Union in Singapore has been waiting for 18 months to have their claim for a revision of wages dealt with by the Government; that they are now threatening strike action; and what steps he contemplates for dealing more speedily with such claims.

Mr. Hopkinson

As the result of negotiations which started in May, 1951, revised rates of pay were approved last week to take effect from 1st January, 1951. Arrangements have been made by the Governor of Singapore to ensure that future wage claims of Government employees shall be dealt with more speedily.