§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement concerning hospital electricians' rates of pay; what proposals he has made to the Pay Board; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephTo assist the Pay Board in its study of anomalies the Health Departments submitted a factual statement on the pay of National Health Service electricians, which now falls to be revised in accordance with the pay code for stage 3. Discussions with the trade unions are expected to begin shortly.