HC Deb 09 June 1969 vol 784 cc207-8W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity on what date she was informed of the settlement of the dispute between members of the Electrical and Plumbing Trades Union and Sun Printers of Watford; and what is the estimated increase in rates, earnings and productivity arising from this settlement.

Mr. Harold Walker

This settlement, notified on 21st May, covers 53 employees, introduces an additional grade of technician, and raises rates for other grades by between 10 and 20 per cent. The average increase in earnings of about 11 per cent. is to be offset by savings from changes in working practice.