§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Secretary of State for War the average wage of research and development craftsmen at Fort Halstead; and on what date an increase was last awarded.
§ Mr. Profumo279s. 7d. a week; 9th July, 1962. Merit pay for these craftsmen, which is additional to the basic rate, was last increased on 1st September, 1962, by an average of 1s. 10d. a week. A new basic rate and new rates of merit pay are at present being negotiated with the trade unions.