§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what is the estimated percentage increase in rates, earnings and productivity arising from the productivity deal proposed for employees of Smiths Industries, Witney; and what are the corresponding figures taking into account the recent national engineering award.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerNegotiations between the parties concerned are still taking place and it is not yet possible to estimate the percentage increase in rates, earnings and productivity likely to arise as a result of a settlement.