HC Deb 19 February 1946 vol 419 c956
48. Colonel Thornton-Kemsley

asked the Prime Minister to what extent, and into which industries that are to be nationalised, it is the Government's intention to introduce the principle of industrial co-partnership.

The Prime Minister

The general plan of organisation of nationalised industries provides for the establishment of a National Board or similar body charged with the responsibilities of management, and it is not proposed to provide in legislation for any particular system or arrangement on the lines referred to.

Colonel Thornton-Kemsley

Does not the Socialist Party believe in industrial co-partnership?

The Prime Minister

I have always understood that industrial co-partnership was a method applicable to private control of industry.