57. Major WOOD (for Mr. MANDER)asked the Minister of Labour what wages agreements are in operation in the Midland drop-forgings industry and between what organisations, of employers and 1067 employed; the number of employés affected; and whether any recent change has taken place?
§ Miss BONDFIELDAgreements covering this section of industry between the Birmingham and Wolverhampton District Association of the Engineering and Allied Employers' National Federation and trade unions representing the workpeople have been in operation for many years. There are also general agreements affecting all sections of the engineering industry. I have no information as to the number of workpeople affected in the drop-forging industry. No recent change in the district agreements has been notified to me.