HC Deb 10 April 1967 vol 744 cc111-2W
53. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the inability of shipbuilding draughtsmen to carry on their employment even when they have no dispute with their employers; and what action he proposes to take to remedy this situation.

Mr. Hattersley

I would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer given by my right hon. Friend on 22nd March to a Question by the hon. Member for Wallsend (Mr. Garrett).—[Vol. 743, c. 288.]

Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Labour if he will seek to intervene in the trade dispute caused by the present lock-out of workers by the Shipbuilding Employers Federation.

Mr. Hattersley

I would refer my hon. and learned Friend to the Answer I gave earlier today to a similar Question from my hon. Friend the Member for South Shields (Mr. Blenkinsop).