§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals he has for improving the salary scales and conditions of service of speech therapists.
§ Mr. AlisonPay and conditions of service are a matter for the Whitley Council in the first instance. The Council's last agreement, for salaries improved by about 20 per cent. overall, operates for one year from 1st April, 1970. I understand that the Council are considering proposals for a revised agreement to operate from 1st April, 1971.