HC Deb 29 November 1966 vol 737 c199
23. Sir E. Errington

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the Government's policy of reducing hoarding of labour and over-manning in industry, he will appoint a committee to examine and report on the manning of the nationalised industries.

Mr. MacDermot

The efficiency of the nationalised industries is a continuing object of Government policy, and we are considering whether any further measures are needed to stimulate increased productivity, including of course the efficient use of manpower by these industries.

Sir E. Errington

Does the hon. and learned Gentleman claim, then, that the nationalised industries are free from the faults of private industry, or is he just plainly complacent?

Mr. MacDermot

I do not think that there was anything complacent in my Answer. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will study what I said.