HC Deb 28 February 1980 vol 979 cc707-8W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what facilities exist for mediation if chemist contractors decide to take industrial action against his Department in furtherance of their pay negotiations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

No specific provisions for mediation exist at present. I am, however, still considering sympathetically the proposal that a review body should be established to resolve disputes between the Department and retail pharmacists about their remuneration.

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