Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been called to the differentiation of practice under which the Ministry of Labour Staff Association, which enjoys sole recognition for certain grades in the Ministry of Labour, is allowed to hold meetings on Employment Exchange premises to which it is permitted to invite members and non-members, while the Civil Service Clerical Association, which enjoys sole recognition for analogous grades in the Unemployment Assistance Board, is allowed to hold in Unemployment Assistance Board offices meetings of members only; and whether he will give instructions for equality of treatment in the two cases?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadI am aware of the difference to which the hon. Member refers. The practice in relation to the staff of the Unemployment Assistance Board is a matter within the discretion of the Board and has, I understand, been discussed with the Association concerned.