§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will seek an early meeting with the General Council of the TUC to discuss means of improving the climate of industrial relations.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkMy right hon. Friend is having a series of meetings with members of the TUC General Council to discuss matters of mutual interest.
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will now take further steps to consult interested groups about suggestions for amending the Industrial Relations Act 1971.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkAs my right hon. Friend made clear in the debate on 4th December, he is ready, in the light of experience, to consider any sensible amendments to the Act.