HC Deb 26 October 1966 vol 734 cc190-1W
Sir J. Gilmour

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what is his policy towards action taken by trade unions to raise dues to their members during the present period of prices and incomes standstill.

Mr. William Rodgers

; Such dues and subscriptions differ materially in character from prices or charges and they are not covered by the requirements of the standstill.