asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what recent discussions he has had concerning the creation of a National Health Service pay review board; and if he will make a statement.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the current situation following the industrial action in the Health Service.

I refer the hon. Member and my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Members for Warrington (Mr. Hoyle) and Ogmore (Mr. Powell) and my hon. Friend the Member for Wokingham (Sir W. van Straubenzee) earlier today.