HC Deb 21 June 1966 vol 730 cc25-6W
40. Mr. Harold Walker

asked the Minister of Power if he will issue a general direction, in the public interest, to the boards of the nationalised industries for which he has responsibility, not to place contracts with firms which refuse to recognise or negotiate with trade unions.

Dr. Bray

No, but I understand that the nationalised fuel industries already include a "Fair Wages" Clause in all their major contracts, which deals with wages, conditions and trade unions. If my hon. Friend knows of particular cases of difficulty I am sure that the appropriate Chairmen will be pleased to hear from him.

48. Mr. Varley

asked the Minister of Power if he will now give a general direction, in the public interest, to the nationalised fuel industries to coordinate their advertising.

Mr. Marsh

No. I do not favour indiscriminate competitive advertising, but some individual advertising is valuable, for example, to encourage the development of off-peak loads. I shall keep the subject under review with the industries.