HC Deb 29 July 1957 vol 574 c126W
Mr. Lewis

asked the Minister of Labour, with a view to avoiding disputes such as that at Covent Garden, if he will arrange, in future, for the findings and recommendations of industrial courts, arbitration and wage tribunals, to be published in plain English language, avoiding Latin phrases and legal words which are not generally used and understood by the working man.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The arbitration awards on the Covent Garden dispute were clearly stated and contained no Latin phrases. It is not for me to suggest the form of arbitration awards, but I am sure those responsible for them are fully aware of the need for clarity.