§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether the terms of the wages agreement arrived at by the Plumbing Joint Industry Board to take effect from 3rd October 1977 were reported to his Department; and whether the terms were within the guidelines for pay settlements laid down by the Government.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerThe Joint Industry Board has sent my right hon. Friend copies of its notices of promulgation. Certain aspects of the agreement need clarification, and he is arranging to see representatives of the Joint Industry Board as soon as possible.