§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what is the estimated percentage increase in rates, earnings and productivity arising from the recent offer by Swan Hunter to over 2,000 ancillary workers; and whether these workers were also covered by the national engineering award concluded in December.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerNo agreement has yet been reached on an offer made by218W the company concerning ancillary workers. I understand that discussions are continuing with the National Union of General and Municipal Workers. The ancillary workers at Swan Hunter are covered by the national shipbuilding agreement concluded in December, 1968.