§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity if she will make a further statement on the industrial dispute involving joiners at Lithgows; when she expects the pay claim to be settled; and if she is now able to assess the percentage increase in earnings arising from the claim.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerA number of joiners have already returned to work and negotiations are going on between the company and the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers to obtain an acceptable settlement. Until a settlement is reached it is not possible to assess the percentage increase in earnings.