§ Mr. Biffenasked the Ministry of Labour, what estimated percentage increase in rates and earnings is indicated by the wage claim of electricians at the British Motor Corporation Austin factory at Longbridge, and which is the subject of an industrial dispute.
§ Mr. HattersleyI understand that a basis for an agreement affecting all time-workers, including electricians, has been reached at the factory and will be notified to my Department under the voluntary early warning arrangements. It is not possible, at this stage, to evaluate the percentage increase in rates and earnings provided for by the agreement.