§ Mr. Steeleasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the delay in reaching settlement of salary claims on behalf of probation officers in Scotland; if he is satisfied with the present negotiating machinery; and if he is prepared to discuss its revision.
§ Mr. J. StuartThe answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative. I understand that the present negotiating machinery has hitherto worked satisfactorily. Its revision would be a matter for negotiation between the parties.