§ 20. Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he is taking to harmonise rates of pay of those local government employees who, since the reorganisation of local government, are receiving different rates for the same work and responsibilities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McElhoneAs I explained to the hon. Gentleman in reply to his Questions on 8th December 1977, action to harmonise rates of pay in the situation he describes is a matter not for my right hon. Friend but for the local authorities jointly acting through the appropriate negotiating machinery.—[Vol. 940, c. 778–80.]