§ 44. Mr. William Wellsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to draw to the attention of the responsible authorities the desirability of approximating the salaries of officers in the Probation Service to the salaries of officers of equivalent grades and responsibilities in the Children's Service.
§ Mr. CarlisleI have no doubt that the Joint Negotiating Committee for the Probation Service will take due account of remuneration in the local authority social services before making any recommendations to my right hon. Friend about probation pay.