§ 62. Mr. Brooksasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the dispute between the Shipbuilding Employers' Federation and the Draughtsmen's and Allied Technicians' Association led to a lock-out of members of that Association as from Tuesday, 7th March; and if he will make a statement on his proposals for dealing with the situation.
§ Mr. HattersleyThe T.U.C. has informed us that the Finance and General Purposes Committee of the General Council discussed the position with representatives of the union on 3rd May, and following this, my right hon. Friend had an informal meeting with representatives of the union on 4th May. I am not at present in a position to report on further developments to the House, but we are keeping in touch with both sides.