§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Minister of Labour if he will set up a court of inquiry into the dispute at the works of Roberts Arundel, Chestergate, Stockport.
§ Mr. FernyhoughMy right hon. Friend recently met the chairman and other representatives of the company. He is meeting representatives of the unions concerned on 12th May and will consider what further action may be necessary in the light of that meeting.
§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Minister of Labour what are the causes of, and who are involved in, the dispute at the works of Roberts Arundel, Chestergate, Stockport.
§ Mr. FernyhoughMembers of the Amalgamated Engineering Union, the Transport and General Workers' Union, the Sheet Metal Workers and the Draughtsmen and Allied Technicians' Association came out on strike in November last in protest against the engagement by the company of women to work machines transferred from one of the company's other factories. The company subsequently dismissed the employees on strike and withdrew recognition from the unions. The unions have continued to press for reinstatement of their members and recognition by the company.