§ Mr. Grimondasked the Minister of Labour how many outstanding wage claims are known to his Department; and what is the total amount involved.
§ Mr. WatkinsonWhilst my information on this subject is not necessarily comprehensive, I am aware of some 35 outstanding claims of widely varying scope for increases under national wage agreements affecting industrial workers. It is not possible to state the total amount involved, since the claim for an increase is often in general terms.