§ Mr. Lawlerasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity whether she is aware that the failure to implement the salary agreement concerning technicians at universities reached following an inquiry by her Department is causing concern and will lead to a dispute; and whether she will intervene to bring a settlement.
§ Mr. Edward Short:I have been asked to reply.
514WImplementation of this agreement rests with individual universities. As to the financial implications, I refer the hon. Member to my reply today to my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Bright-side (Mr. Eddie Griffiths).