§ 51. Mr. McGOVERNasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence, whether any talks have taken place, or invitations have yet been issued, to Trade Union Congress leaders to co-operate in the furthering of the defence programme?
§ Sir T. INSKIPI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Doncaster (Mr. Short) on 25th March.
§ Mr. LOGANIs there any truth in the statement that the members of the Independent Labour party have also agreed to co-operate?
§ Mr. McGOVERNMay I ask whether any developments have taken place since the date mentioned?
§ Sir T. INSKIPI would not like to say that no developments have taken place.
§ Mr. McGOVERNI mean in connection with invitations being issued, or the consideration of invitations to the trade union leaders to co-operate on the promised basis?
§ Sir T. INSKIPNo invitation has been issued, and if the hon. Gentleman reads my answer I think he will see that the position is open at all times to anybody who wishes to see me or the industries concerned.