HC Deb 26 October 1967 vol 751 c548W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Labour how many wage claims have been submitted by the Draughtsmen's and Allied Technicians' Association since 31st July; how many have satisfied the Wages Vetting Committee of the Trades Union Congress; how many are consistent with the Government's Prices and Incomes Policy; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gunter

Since 31st July my Department has been notified of 91 cases involving claims which have been presented by the Draughtsmen' and Allied Technicians' Association (DATA). The advice given has been that, pending the forthcoming report of the National Board for Prices and Incomes, settlements should not exceed the terms of the offer made by the Engineering Employers' Federation to DATA in national negotiations, subject in appropriate cases, to a consideration against the productivity criterion.

I cannot answer for the T.U.C. Vetting Committee.