§ 52. Mr. Deedesasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what has been the result of the urgent industry-by-industry discussions designed to increase productivity and to eliminate over-manning and restrictive practices on 20th July 1966.
§ Mr. Harold LeverSeveral industries have made progress towards eliminating overmanning and restrictive practices. Efforts to raise productivity have been intensified, particularly through the Economic Development Committees.