§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity if she is now able to make a statement on the industrial dispute involving joiners at Lithgows; whether a settlement has been 239W reached; and what percentage increase in rates, earnings and productivity is involved.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerMost of the joiners at Lithgows have now returned to work but a settlement has not yet been reached. Until it has and details have been notified to my Department it is not possible to say what the effect will be on rates, earnings and productivity.