§ Mr. Paul Deanasked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he will now state the date on which Her Majesty's Government will announce their proposals for Civil Service pay from 1 April, in the light of the report of the Pay Research Unit.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThe Pay Research Unit's evidence is still being processed by the negotiating parties to take account of differences in conditions of service. As soon as this has been completed, substantive negotiations can begin. It is not possible to say exactly when claims will be submitted or offers made.