HC Deb 29 November 1977 vol 940 cc121-2W
Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to receive the report of the committee, under Lord Edmund-Davies, into the pay and conditions of the police;

increase in salaries would result from such a settlement.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

No.

Mr. William Shelton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions are currently proceeding between the Fire Brigades Union, the National Joint Council and his Department; and whether any such discussions are official or unofficial.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

On the National Joint Council for Local Authorities' Fire Brigades the two Sides consist of the employers, representing the fire authorities and, so far as pay of the lower ranks of the fire service is concerned, the Fire Brigades Union representing the employees. The last formal meetings which I had with the two Sides of the Council was on 18th November, but I have remained in regular touch with the Joint Secretaries of the Council.