§ Mr. Edelmanasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is satisfied that the procedure followed by Massey-Ferguson, Coventry, by which 39 employees, including those who had been responsible for the planning and laying out of the new plant at Banner Lane, would become redundant on 31st December, 402W is in accordance with the Code of Industrial Conduct recommended by his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BryanYes. The company have done their best to follow the guidance given in the consultative document to the Code of Industrial Relations Practice. It is a matter for regret that the trade union concerned was not prepared to enter into consultation with the company.