§ 59. Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has received notice of approval from the Pay Board of the pay settlement embodying the first increase in basic rates for three years for fishermen, as agreed between the Transport and General Workers' Union and the Hull Fishing Vessel Owners' Association, and in accord with the Government's policy of £1 plus 4 per cent.
§ 60. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what communication he has received from the Pay Board regarding the current wage claim of the Transport and General Workers Union on behalf of fishermen based in Hull against the Hull Vessel Owners Association; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkThe Pay Board is not required to notify its approval of 303W settlements to me, but I understand that it has given approval to this settlement, subject to qualifications which are to be discussed with the trawler owners on 12th July.