§ Q13. Mr. John Grantasked the Prime Minister what discussions he has had during the last recess with representatives of the Civil Service trades unions concerning pay; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterAs Minister for the Civil Service I met representatives of the staff side of the Civil Service National Whitley Council on 8th January. There was a full discussion of the Civil Service pay situation and I said I would be glad to meet the staff side again when the second stage of the programme for controlling inflation had been announced. This remains the position.