§ Mr. Harold Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Defence if civilians employed in military catering establishments are covered by a wages council, or if their terms and conditions of employment are determined in accordance with Civil Service agreements.
§ Mr. Ian StewartThe pay and conditions of service of civilians employed direct by the Ministry of Defence in military catering establishments are determined in accordance with normal Civil Service arrangements. Where catering services are provided by outside contractors those contractors are responsible for the pay and conditions of their staff.