§ 90. Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Labour if he will restate the policy of Her Majesty's Government in regard to the closed shop policy adopted by certain trade unions in certain trades and firms; and what progress has been made in reducing restrictive practices on both sides of industry.
§ Mr. WoodIn answer to the first part of the Question, the Government's attiture conforms with its general policy of leaving the two sides of industry to regulate their own affairs by the process of joint negotiation.
As to the second part of the Question, the National Joint Advisory Council have been conducting an inquiry into the efficient use of manpower and my right hon. Friend hopes to publish a report early in the New Year.