§ Mr. John Pageasked the Secretary of State for Employment what requests he has received for the use of his conciliation services to resolve the dispute at the Ford Motor Company; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment what action he has taken to attempt to resolve the Ford industrial dispute; how many meetings he has arranged or attempted to arrange between the parties in dispute; and with what results.
§ Mr. R. CarrAbout 46,000 of Ford's employees have been on unofficial strike since 29th January over a pay claim. I have received no requests for the use of my conciliation services but I am keeping in touch with developments.