§ 56. Sir D. Walker-Smithasked the Minister of Labour what proposals he has, pursuant to Her Majesty's Government's policy on wages, to amend Section 8 of the Terms and Conditions of Employment Act, 1959 under which awards of the Industrial Court have effect as implied terms of contracts of employment.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsThe Government are discussing the detailed application of the arrangements for the standstill with management and unions and a White Paper will be issued in the near future. I must ask the right hon. Member to await its publication.