§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Labour how many proposed changes in incomes arising from expected increases in productivity and taking effect during the first six months of 1967 have been notified to his Department; how many employees are affected; how many of the changes have been authorised and how many rejected; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterI would refer the hon. Member to my reply on 23rd January, 1967. The total number of employees covered by these notifications is not known.—[Vol. 739, c. 179–80.]
§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Labour what is the approximate number of employees included in the 150 cases of income increases linked with productivity that had been notified to his Department by 21st December, 1966; and how many of these proposals and what relevant number of employees concerned are still awaiting the approval of his Department.
§ Mr. GunterThe approximate number of employees included in the 150 cases notified to my Department by 21st December, 1966 is not known. Of these proposals 54 have now been dealt with covering some 53,000 employees, 31 further proposals which were notified during the standstill have not since been raised again and the remaining 65 are awaiting further information or under consideration.