No-Strike Agreement

HC Deb 17 July 1979 vol 970 cc495-6W

Mr. Kenneth Lewis

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what discussions he has had with Civil Service unions with a view to securing a no-strike agreement within the Civil Service.

Mr. Channon

Consideration is being given to the possibilities for concluding no-strike agreements in a few essential and (c) intermediate areas, at 1978 survey prices.

Mr. David Mitchell,

pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 16 July 1979; Vol. 970, c. 367], gave the following answer:

The information requested is as follows:

Mr. Michael Marshall

The net figures—closures less new openings—for closures of post offices and sub-post offices in the English postal regions over the last three financial years are as follows:

services, and the position of the Civil Service will be examined in the light of this.