§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the range of percentage increase in the salaries as 377W a result of the recent settlement of a claim by officers working on Scottish fishery protection vessels; what range of salaries are now paid; what undertakings were given to increase productivity; and by how many months has the settlement been back-dated.
§ Mr. Ross:The salaries of officers on Scottish fishery protection vessels are linked with scales for merchant navy officers as determined by the National Maritime Board, and are revised on each occasion when National Maritime Board scales are revised. A claim for increased pay for marine
Salary Ranges since 29.3.1965 Ranges Awarded by Tribunal Percentage Minimum Increases Maximum Commander (9) … … £l,785–£2,295 £2,300–£2,900 29 21 First Officer (15) … … £l,440–£l,635 £l,800–£2,000 25 22 Second Officer (14) … … £l,135–£l,300 £l,400–£l,560 23 20 Chief Engineer (9) … … £1,700–£2,115 £2,230–£2,580 31 22 Second Engineer (16) … … £1,365–£1,585 £l,750–£l,910 28 21 No productivity undertaking was involved in the award of the Tribunal.