§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Prime Minister what plans he has to suspend the health pay review boards; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 6 November 1992]: The Government see a continuing role for these review bodies, whose advice it has greatly valued. We have made clear to the review bodies, and more generally, the importance we attach to tight control over public spending and borrowing. As part of this, the Government will be seeking to maintain firm downward pressure on growth in the pay of public sector employees, including those whose pay is subject to the recommendations of the pay review bodies.