§ Mr. Gristasked the Secretary of State for Wales what role his Department plays in the current negotiations on the remuneration of chemists.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe lead in this matter is taken by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Services. I am kept
Increase effective for the year commencing Type of married quarter A B C D/WO V IV III 1st April 1975 … … … … 35.5 36.9 35.5 36.3 37.8 40.0 40.7 1st April 1976 … … … … 22.9 16.8 16.5 8.3 17.6 17.8 18.4 1st April 1977 … … … … 20.0 13.5 14.2 20.8 12.6 13.1 12.4 Note:
ORs Quarters Officers Quarters A … … One bedroom V … … … Three bedrooms B … … Two bedrooms IV … … … Three/four bedrooms C … … Three bedrooms III … … … Four bedrooms D/WO … … Four bedrooms As I explained during the course of the debate on 16th June 1977—[Vol. 933, col. 599]—accommodation charges comprise four elements—rent, rates, furniture and additional maintenance beyond that undertaken by a local authority. It follows that there are no equivalent figures in respect of local authority housing.