§ 6. Sir Geoffrey Manderasked the Minister of Labour the present position with regard to the negotiations with the Trade Union Congress and the employers' federations on the future of joint production committees and the maintenance of such machinery of collaboration in the post-war period.
§ Mr. BevinI cannot add to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend, in reply to a similar Question, on 28th September last.
§ Sir G. ManderAs a considerable period has gone by since that reply was given, surely my right hon. Friend is able to report some progress on this important matter? Has there been any development?
§ Mr. BevinNo, Sir; this question is being discussed between the unions and the employers all the time. I have not endeavoured to bring it down to a rigid formula for all the unions in the country. This matter is being developed every day, in almost every agreement that is made.