§ Mr. W. Yatesasked the Minister of Labour when he last had discussions with the Trades Union Congress about unofficial strikes; and what was the result of the meeting.
§ Mr. HareThe British Employers' Confederation and Trades Union Congress, have had direct discussions about unofficial strikes during the last twelve months. I have myself been in regular touch both with the Trades Union Congress, the British Employers' Confederation and other bodies, on the whole question of improving industrial relations; in this way alone can a satisfactory answer be found to the problem of unofficial strikes.
§ Mr. W. Yatesasked the Minister of Labour what discussions he has had with the Federation of British Industries on the problem and effect of unofficial strikes on exports; and when they were held.
§ Mr. HareI have had no such discussions with the Federation of British Industries, but I am fully conscious of the effects which unofficial strikes may86W have on exports. This is one of the considerations I have had in mind in my discussions on industrial relations with the British Employers' Federation (which is the organisation concerned) and other bodies.