§ 6. Mr. PARKINSONasked the Minister of Labour whether his Department has taken any action towards trying to settle the dispute in the Lancashire cotton industry; and, if so, in what direction have their efforts been made?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONAs the hon. Member knows, this is a complicated and difficult matter, but I am glad to say that the negotiations between the parties are proceeding satisfactorily towards a settlement.