§ Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Postmaster-General if he will make a statement on the pay claim of the Telephone Contract Officers Association, in view of their intention to work to rule from 12th May.
§ Mr. StonehouseThe Association's representations are being considered and I expect to reply to them shortly. Under the agreed arrangements for revision of pay within the Civil Service provision is made for retrospective payment to the operative date, in this case 1st January, 1969, provided that a settlement is reached within six months.