§ Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the delay in the negotiations for shorter hours and increased pay for the fire brigade industry is causing great uneasiness among the men concerned; and if he will urge the National Joint Council to give early consideration to this claim.
§ Mr. HeathNo representations have been made to my Department on this matter and it would not be appropriate for me to intervene in any way in the negotiations proceeding on this independent joint body, which, I understand, is due to meet again tomorrow.