§ 50. Mr. Milneasked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs why Her Majesty's Government have decided to hold an inquiry into absenteeism and holiday trends; what are the terms of reference for the inquiry; who will be responsible for conducting it; and when the report is expected.
§ Mr. ShoreI have asked my officials to look at the factors including absenteeism and holiday trends contributing to the fall in the index of industrial production in January. No general inquiry is proposed.