HC Deb 11 June 1979 vol 968 c21
16. Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what plans he has to meet the general secretary of the Electrical, Electronic and Plumbing Trade Union.

Mr. David Howell

I plan to meet Mr. Chapple on 14 June.

Mr. Cox

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that reply. Does he not agree that at this moment the closest possible co-operation is needed with unions involved in the energy-producing industries in an effort to reduce the energy gap? I am sure that he will find among those unions a willingness to work with this Government, providing that the suggestions that the Government make are constructive and for the benefit of the industries and the people.

Mr. Howell

I agree. I have already met other union leaders in the industry.

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