HC Deb 19 December 1969 vol 793 cc437-8W
Mr. Dudley Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what steps she is taking to resolve the unofficial strike at the Coventry Radiator and Presswork Plant, in view of the effect this is now having on companies producing car parts in the West Midlands; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Harold Walker

My Department chaired talks between the company and the Transport and General Workers Union on 8th December. No settlement was then reached, but I am glad to say

and female, and young persons, male and female, unemployed in the Northern region and Gateshead and district, respectively; and what was the percentage of total unemployed in the Northern region and Gateshead and district, together with the number of unfilled vacancies at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Dell

Following is the information:

that after further talks between the company and the union the men have decided to resume work on 22nd December.