35. Sir G. Lloydasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the result of the discussions held with trade unions about the working of the sick pay scheme in Government industrial departments.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterNo discussions with the trade unions are being conducted at present. A report by the Medical Research Council revealed no evidence that there was any serious abuse of the scheme, but Departments are continuing to watch sick absence rates carefully in order to determine whether any modifications appear desirable. If they wish to propose any changes, discussions with the trade unions will of course be resumed.