§ 62. Sir C. Osborneasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity why she has not approved the municipal passenger transport employees wages settlement of 14th December, 1967; and, in view of the fact that this settlement will increase productivity, improve labour relations and give a better service to the public in the Cleethorpes and Grimsby area, if she will now give her consent.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerBecause the National Board for Prices and Incomes, who examined the settlement closely, found that it was not justified in relation to the incomes policy criteria, and recommended that it should not be implemented. The Board also make recommendations about possible pay increases which would be justified in relation to the criteria, and talks have been taking place to find out whether agreement can be reached.