§ Mr. James Johnsonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the implementation of those recommendations of the Holland-Martin Report which do not require legislation.
§ Mr. MasonDiscussions on the implementation of the recommendations in the Holland-Martin Report were initiated at a meeting with both sides of industry on 13th August. At this meeting it was agreed to put in hand as a matter of urgency discussions between Government Departments and the industry, and within the industry itself, on the implementation of each category of recommendations. These discussions are now proceeding. About three-quarters of the recommendations do not require legislation, and in the course of the discussions it is intended to seek agreement on the action needed to implement them.