§ Mr. Fidlerasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will offer the services of his Department to help resolve the dispute between Charrington Gardner Locket (London) and their tanker drivers, which has resulted in inconvenience to residents in the London area due to the fact that they have been without central heating or hot water supply since Monday, 18th October.
§ Mr. BryanNeither side has asked for my Department's help but my officers have been in touch with both parties. I understand that the company is resuming discussions with the union tomorrow.
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