§ 66 and 68. Dr. Strossasked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science (1) why laboratory technicians employed by the Medical Research Council have not received any increase in pay following their claim, whereas similar workers employed in the hospital service have received an increase dated back to 1st April, 1962; and whether he will make a statement;
(2) what reply he has given to the Medical Research Council following the representation of the claim to increased pay for laboratory technicians; when the claim was submitted; and what was the date of his reply.
§ Mr. Denzil FreethThe salary claim on behalf of laboratory technicians employed by the Medical Research Council, which was submitted on 10th April, 1962, is at present being considered. I hope that the Council will be in a position to announce a decision very shortly.