§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many disputes he has referred to the Industrial Arbitration Board under the Fair Wages Resolution since the start of the £6 policy; and in how many of these cases the Industrial Arbitration Board awarded an increase of more than £6.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerSince 1st August 1975 I have referred five claims to the Industrial Arbitration Board—or, after 1st February 1976, to the Central Arbitration Committee. One of these claims has been the subject of an award stating that an increase in rates of pay of over £6 was necessary for the employer in question to comply with the provisions of the fair wages resolution.