§ Mr. Boscawenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce a scheme for special redundancy payments for local authorities staff whose services have to be cut, as a result of complying with the Government's cash limits set out in Circular 45/76.
§ Mr. John SilkinProvisions for improved redundancy compensation have been agreed with the local authority associations and unions, and the details were notified to authorities in a circular letter on 29th March. Sanction for the making of the improved payments will be available if required pending legislative implementation.