§ 3. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour whether her attention has been called to the trade dispute concerning wages in the drop forgings industry in Willenhall recently; and what action she is taking in the matter?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe dispute affects about 20 workpeople. My Department is in touch with both sides with a view to promoting a settlement.
§ Mr. MANDERIs the right hon. Lady aware that this is an attempt by one firm only to depart from the standard wages agreement for the whole industry?
§ Miss BONDFIELDMy officers will be aware of that fact.