§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity if he is aware that the executive of the Association of Cinematograph, Television and Allied Technicians have voted to accept the pay offer of the employers in respect of independent television technicians; and if she will thus estimate the percentage increase in rates, earnings and productivity from this settlement.
Mr. WalkerI am aware of their acceptance. The settlement provides for increases in rates of 5 per cent. from 1st July, 1968, 4 per cent. from 1st July, 1969 and 4 per cent. from 1st July, 1970. Information about the effect on earnings and productivity is awaited.