§ 63. Mr. Woodburnasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the concern felt by bank employees over the proposed abolition of compulsory arbitration; and whether, if necessary, he will exempt them until adequate and satisfactory negotiations are possible through the normal relations pertaining in other employments.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI am aware of the views of the National Union a Bank Employees. I cannot consider exemptions from the Industrial Disputes (Amendment and Revocation) Order, 1958.
§ 79. Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Labour what representations he has received from the several branches of the 148W National Union of Bank Officials about his decision to end the Industrial Disputes Tribunal and terminate compulsory arbitration; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI have received no direct representations from the National Union of Bank Employees, but I have written to a number of hon. Members in connection with representations they have forwarded to me.