HC Deb 22 May 1969 vol 784 cc110-1W
43. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity if she will seek from the National Joint Council, following its meeting of 28th October, 1968, an accelerated decision about the recommendations on higher pensions for dockworkers made by the Wordie Committee in March, 1968 particularly for those men receiving only 11s. 6d. a week.

Mr. Harold Walker

The National Joint Council has agreed that increased pension benefits for dock workers should be introduced on 2nd June, 1969. Men currently getting 11s. 6d. per week will have their pension increased to 25 shillings.