§ Mr. Norwoodasked the Minister of Labour what action he proposes to take in respect of the official dispute between the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and Foyles Bookshops; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterI outlined the facts of this dispute in my reply to the hon. Member for Fife, West (Mr. William Hamilton) on 31st May. The meeting on 1st June did not result in agreement. My officers have approached the parties and offered to conciliate.