§ 20. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour whether it is proposed, in the near future, by voluntary action, with Government encouragement or otherwise, to establish a national industrial council?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe Trade Union Congress General Council, the National Confederation of Employers' Associations and the Federation of British Industries agreed early this year upon a joint scheme for the discussion between them of matters of common interest to British industry. In the view of the Government the proper course is to allow time for experience of the working of this scheme.
§ Mr. MANDERCannot the Government do something to encourage its being brought into force, not leaving everything to others without themselves taking the initiative?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThis Committee is brought into being.