HC Deb 13 March 1978 vol 946 c69W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects to conclude his discussions with the Electrical Contracting Industry Joint Board concerning the pay settlement, and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Harold Walker

I would refer the hon. Member to the letter sent by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the right hon. and learned Member for Surrey, East (Sir G. Howe), which states the Government's position in this matter and which has been published in theOfficial Report.—[Vol. 945, c. 77–79.]