HC Deb 20 December 1966 vol 738 cc271-2W
Mr. James Davidson

asked the Minister of Labour whether a fixed bi-annual salary increment on a predetermined scale

Grays, Tilbury, and Stanford-le-Hope at the latest available date; and how many were so registered at a similar date in the last five years.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Following is the information:

according to age, payable under a contract of employment signed in August, 1965 by a registered friendly society to district clerks, comes within the scope of the wages standstill under the Prices and Incomes Act; and if he is aware that the pensions of clerks within the relevant category may be affected by a decision to withhold the increase.

Mr. Gunter

It is not intended that the standstill shall apply to regular increments of specified amounts within a predetermined range or scale.

I shall be glad to look into the particular case if the hon. Member will let me have details.