§ 36. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that pay increases for probation officers from 1st April, 1971, were not paid until September, resulting in National Insurance contributions being deducted at the new and higher rate; and what steps he proposes to remedy this situation and to prevent its recurrence.
§ Mr. CarlisleMy right hon. Friend is well aware of this difficulty, but can only undertake that it will be borne in mind when any further increases in probation pay are prescribed.