§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied that the level of salaries of those working for the Scottish Crop Research Institute will not have a detrimental effect upon staff morale in view of the Government's 6 per cent. pay target in the public sector.
§ Mr. YoungerThe salaries of the staff of the Scottish Crop Research Institute are linked to those of similar grades in the Civil Service. My right hon. Friend the Lord President of the Council has agreed to consider the points put to him by the Council of Civil Service Unions following the offer of an increase of 6 per cent. in Civil Service pay.