§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the recommendation by the Electrical Contractors' Association of Scotland that its members should increase the pay of electricians from 6th March; if such payments fall within the Government's prices and incomes policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterI am aware of this recommendation. As announced on Friday the First Secretary is giving notice that he is considering the making of an Order under Section 29 of the Prices and Incomes Act to prohibit the further payment of the increase. It will be open to the parties, and others concerned, to make representations in the fourteen days following the publication of the notice.