§ Mr. Francis Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Labour, what action his Department are taking to promote a settlement of the dispute between the management and members of the Draughtsmen's and Allied Technicans' Association at Messrs. Garrards, Limited, Swindon; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gunter:Officers of my Department have had separate discussions with the Draughtsmen's and Allied Technicians' Association and the Engineering Employers' West of England Association. 418W Both sides take the view that conciliation by the Ministry would not be helpful in the present situation. If there should be any change in the position, I would, of course, be ready to consider whether the Ministry could help in any way.