HC Deb 01 July 1975 vol 894 c1182
18. Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on Government plans in connection with industrial democracy.

Mr. Foot

I hope to do so shortly.

Mr. Rooker

Will my right hon. Friend take on board, and get his colleagues to do the same, the fact that there is likely to be a complete block on any worker involvement in advancing manufacturing technology until this policy comes into operation?

Mr. Foot

I agree with my hon. Friend and the view which he and others have expressed in the discussions which have taken place in the House on this subject. This is one way in which we can make the most important developments over the next few years. I hope that the statement on this subject which is to be made very shortly will advance the situation. We want to advance it speedily. Whether it will be as fast as my hon. Friend would wish is another matter.