§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity if she has now been notified of the settlement concluded between Perkins Engines Limited and their 6,500 manual workers; what is the estimated percentage increase in rates, earnings and productivity arising therefrom; and whether the settlement is in addition to the national engineering award recently concluded.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerThe recent settlement concluded at Perkins Engines Ltd. related to a dispute over the use of work study and was not related to pay. Discussions are still continuing about a new pay agreement.