§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with the Royal Parks Agency concerning the pay award to employees for April 2001–02 formalised in September 2001. [64671]
§ Dr. HowellsMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has had no discussions with the Royal Parks Agency concerning the pay award to employees for 2001–02. I understand that the Royal Parks management and the trade unions are currently discussing the 2001–02 pay award.