§ Mr. Tim Smithasked the Minister for the Civil Service if, in determining public expenditure for 1979–80, he will take into account the need to restore civil and public service pay to fair levels compared with the private sector.
§ Mr. Charles R. Morris:As was made clear in the White Paper "Winning the Battle Against Inflation" (Cmnd. 7293), the assumptions used for cash limits in 1979–80 will reflect the Government's policy on pay.