§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Labour what discussions his officers have had with the London and Lancashire Insurance Company and the Guild of Insurance Officials; and what progress has been made towards recognition by the company of the London and Lancashire National Guild, which works within the framework of the Guild of Insurance Officers, as the legitimate negotiating body of its staff.
§ Mr. HareMy Chief Conciliation Officer had discussions on this subject with the General Manager of the London and Lancashire Insurance Company on 10th March and 6th December, 1961, and with the General Manager of the Royal Group of Insurance Companies, with which the London and Lancashire Company is now associated, on 15th December. He met the General Secretary of the Guild on 18th April and 11th December, 1961, and on 1st January, 1962. Following these meetings the General Secretary of the Guild met the General Manager of the Royal Group on 25th January, 1962.