§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Labour on what date the National Joint Council for the Exhibition Industry was asked to justify the increase in hourly rates notified to his Department on 20th March; on what date an answer is expected; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterThe Joint Secretaries of the National Joint Council for the Exhibition Industry were asked on 18th April to show how the increases provided for by 115W this agreement can be justified against the criteria of the White Paper (Cmnd. 3235). I understand that the matter is to be discussed at a meeting of the National Joint Council.