§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what is the current state of negotiations for a wage increase for ships' clerks in the Port of London; and when a settlement will be concluded.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerNegotiations on the ships' clerks' claim are due to be resumed in the light of joint discussions on pay and productivity in the Port of London as a whole, which began last Friday and will be continued on 29th November. Both sides aim to conclude a settlement as soon as possible.