§ Mr. Dickensasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what discussions she has had with the Medical Research Council about the Council's policy to trades unionism amongst its staff.
§ Mr. Harold Walker:Officials of my Department had discussions about recognition with the Medical Research Council and Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs during 1969. Following a request from A.S.T.M.S. a reference to the Commission on Industrial Relations was made in December, 1969. My right hon. Friend expects to receive the Commission's Report shortly.