§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity whether she will make a statement on the action she has taken or intends taking to resolve the industrial dispute affecting the London Fire Brigade.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerDiscussions have been taking place within the negotiating machinery for firemen, and a national agreement for consideration by the National Joint Council for Local Authorities' Fire Brigades at its meeting on 13th November has been reached. It would not be appropriate for me to intervene in these circumstances.