§ 109. Mr. Prenticeasked the Minister of Labour what proposals he has to make to replace the work previously carried out by the Industrial Disputes Tribunal in dealing with cases where employers fail to pay wages or to abide by conditions negotiated for their industry.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThere is a large measure of agreement between the representatives of industry that some form of compulsory arbitration on "issues" should be continued, and I hope to move a Clause in the Committee stage of the Wages Councils (Amendment) Bill to cover this matter.
§ Mr. Wadeasked the Minister of Labour whether he will make a statement on the setting up of new machinery, to replace the Industrial Disputes Tribunal, which would ensure that agreements reached between representatives of local authorities and local authority employees are carried into effect by all authorities.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodIn accordance with my statement in the House on 10th December, 1958 (HANSARD, Column 361), I hope to be able with some general agreement to introduce a Clause in the Wages Council (Amendment) Bill to provide for some form of compulsory arbitration on the question whether terms and conditions of employment which have been agreed between representative organisations of employers and workers should be observed by a particular employer. Discussions are proceeding with representatives of local authorities and local authority employees.