§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what is the estimated percentage increase in rates, earnings and productivity arising from the recent pay settlement concerning lorry drivers employed by Knowles Transport; and if such a settlement falls within the Government's incomes policy.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI cannot supply the figures requested as information received under the early warning system set out in Cmnd. 2808 is treated as confidential. Having regard to the productivity provisions of the settlement, no objection has been raised to its implementation.