§ 4. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour whether, in connection with his conferences with various industries, he will bear in mind the evidence available indicating that wherever rationalisation is taking place in industry favourable conditions exist for a reduction in the hours of labour to 40 without any reduction in wages?
§ The MINISTER of LABOUR (Mr. Oliver Stanley)I hope that all relevant facts will be taken into consideration in my discussions with the various industries.
§ Mr. MANDERCan the Minister indicate the date when those discussions will take place?
§ Mr. STANLEYI am afraid I cannot.