§ Mr. E. SMITHasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether be will arrange for a consultation with the National Council of Aircraft Workers in order to consider many questions that require attention in the aircraft industry?
§ Sir P. SASSOONMy Noble Friend does not consider that there is any occasion for the particular consultation suggested. Questions relating to wages and conditions of employment in the aircraft industry, as in industry generally, are primarily matters for settlement between employers and employés. All Air Ministry contracts contain the fair wages clause, and any compaints of alleged infringement of it are investigated by the Department.