§ 6. Mr. GRAHAM WHITEasked the Minister of Labour in how many industrial concerns in this country works councils are in active operation; and whether she proposes in the near future to issue a report on their activities?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe latest authoritative statement on the position is contained in the "Survey of Industrial Relations" issued by the Committee on Industry and Trade. I am afraid the expense of bringing this information up-to-date would not be justified.
§ Mr. MANDERAs there is now a Works Councils Bill before the House will the right hon. Lady try to obtain all the information she can for the benefit of Members?
§ Miss BONDFIELDCertainly.
§ 7. Mr. PHILIP OLIVERasked the Minister of Labour whether she has recent information as to the operation of the German Works Councils Act?
§ Miss BONDFIELDFrom such information as I have on this subject it would appear that no important development has taken place in recent years.