§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he has taken since June, 1970, to have discussions with the Scottish Trades Union Congress on the Government's Industrial Relations Bill; how many such discussions have ensued and with what results; and what the general views and opinions of the Scottish Trades Union Congress are in connection with this subject, which have been conveyed to him either orally or in writing.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellI have met the S.T.U.C. twice since June, 1970, but I have had no discussions with it on this Bill, but it asked to be consulted beforehand about it, with the result that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment arranged a meeting. Neither my right hon. Friend nor I have received any written or oral representations from it on the terms of the Industrial Relations Bill.