§ 53. Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Labour if he has concluded discussions with the Confederation of British Industries and the Trades Union Congress concerning equal pay; if he is now able to relate the results of these discussions to the criteria for income increases during the period of severe restraint: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterOn the first part of the Question the hon. Member will have noted my reply to my hon. Friends the Members for Halifax (Dr. Summerskill) and Wood Green (Mrs. Joyce Butler). When this matter is further considered by the Government, the Trades Union Congress and the Confederation of British Industry, it will be necessary to have due regard to the requirements of the incomes policy.