§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is his policy to pay in full the recommendations of the public sector review bodies for pay settlements in the year 1999–2000; and if he will make a statement. [44295]
§ Mr. Darling[holding answer 4 June 1998]: The recommendations are being paid in full this year, although staged. We will consider next year's recommendations at the time.