§ Q12. Mr. Grimondasked the Prime Minister what directions he has given to the Ministers concerned with nationalised industries about using their influence to secure the maintenance of the pay pause in those industries.
§ The Prime MinisterFollowing upon the statement by my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the House on 25th July, Ministers explained to the chairmen of the nationalised industries the need for the pay pause and asked that the lead given by the Government in the sector under its control should be followed in those parts of the public sector outside the immediate control of the Government as well as in the private sector.