§ 2. Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Minister of Labour what discussions he has had with the Trades Union Congress on the question of restrictive practices in industry; and what progress has been made arising out of these discussions.
§ Mr. GunterI have discussed the whole question of the more effective use of manpower with my National Joint Advisory Council on which both the Trades Union Congress and the Confederation of British Industry are represented. I shall continue to give whatever help and encouragement I can to both employers and trade unions to follow up their undertakings in the Joint Declaration of Intent to lead a sustained attack on all obstacles to efficiency. There have been a good many agreements in recent months providing for the more efficient use of labour.