§ Mr. Marlowasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the cost of the latest settlement in the ambulance services; and how it is to be financed.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe cost of settlements reached for ambulance officers and control assistants will be contained within an increase of 4.7 per cent. in their pay bills. The trade union side of the ambulance Whitley council is consulting its members on a management side proposal for a salaried structure for ambulance men and women. Costs
160Winternal inquiry into this most unfortunate incident. Until then we are unable to say what further action may be necessary. Decisions about further action and publication must await the receipt of the report.