§ 70. Mr. David Howellasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the difficulties in which the incomes standstill places firms trying to retain their staff in neighbourhoods where new enterprises open up and immediately offer higher rates of pay; and whether he will take special account of this type of situation in formulating arrangements to follow the period of severe restraint.
§ Mr. HattersleyI am aware of the difficulties which sometimes arise in these circumstances. The policy as a whole for the period after 30th June, 1967, is now under consideration.