§ 50. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Labour whether the Committee which he appointed in connection with the dispute between the B.B.C. and the Musicians Union has yet reported.
§ Mr. IsaacsYes, Sir. I have recently received the report from this Committee which I have sent to the parties concerned. I am arranging for copies to be placed in the Library as soon as available.
§ Mr. AwberyCan my right hon. Friend inform me if the report recommends the recognition of the trade union by the B.B.C.?
§ Mr. IsaacsThe question of recognition does not arise because there has been negotiation between the Musicians' Union and the B.B.C., but the report recommends the establishment of a joint consultative committee of both parties.
§ Mr. Ernest DaviesWould my right hon. Friend also consider appointing a committee to inquire into the recognition of other trade unions which the B.B.C. have refused to recognise in connection with Clause 8 of the Charter?
§ Mr. IsaacsI should like to have notice of that; I know nothing about it.