§ Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether his monitoring of the observance of the Government's pay guidelines has provided any information on industrial action taken against the 12-month rule in support of pay-increases in the printing industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerYes. My Department is able to maintain a broad picture through continuing contact with employers' organisations, major companies, and with smaller companies which seek advice. The 12-months rule should be observed in the printing industry, as elsewhere.