§ Mr. Pavittasked 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 JenkinNo specific provisions for mediation exist at present. I am, however, still considering sympathetically the proposal that a review708W body should be established to resolve disputes between the Department and retail pharmacists about their remuneration.