§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, in the light of the deep concern felt by university technicians concerning their low pay, and further to the letter from the hon. Member for Newham, North-West dated 26 February, what action she has taken or intends taking to prevent industrial confrontation in the universities; and whether she will make a statement.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend recently met my hon. Friend the Member for Barking (Miss Richardson) together with representatives of the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial 735W Staffs and agreed to look again at the problem of university technicians' pay. Official of my Department have also held a joint meeting with representatives of the university authorities and of the unions concerned. I hope to be in a position to make a statement soon.