§ 25. Mr. Greville Howardasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department 2212 whether he is aware that the Association of Fire Officers are not satisfied with the representation afforded them on the National Joint Council for the service; and whether he will consider the advisability of granting to these officers the right of direct negotiation.
§ Mr. EdeI understand that discussions are going on between the National Association of Fire Officers and the Fire Brigades Union, who are both represented on the employees' side of the National Joint Council, concerning the objection of the Association to the present arrangements. I hope that these discussions will result in an agreement acceptable to the Council as a whole.