68. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity why she decided to issue an order to prevent the wage agreement concluded between the Electrical Contractors' Association and the Electrical Trade Union, affecting Scottish electricians, from being implemented.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerNo such order has been issued. Notice of intent to extend the standstill was published in theEdinburgh Gazette on 27th March, 1969. My right hon. Friend is meeting the parties to the agreement in the next few days and no decision will be taken until their representations have been considered.