§ 56. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity whether she will make a statement concerning the causes of the various strikes which took place on 1st May, 1969; and what action she has taken or intends taking to remove the cause of these strikes.
§ Mr. HattersleyI understand that the strikes were in the nature of a political demonstration rather than arising out of a trade dispute. It did not seem appropriate for my right hon. Friend to intervene.