§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment on how many occasions, and with whom, he has had 351W official discussions outside the Government, concerning the Code of Industrial Relations Practice, so far as the trades unions' views are concerned, since the publication of his Bill on Industrial Relations and since 1st April, 1971, respectively; with what results; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithNo such discussions have taken place.
My right hon. Friend proposes to publish a consultative document on the code shortly, and to invite comment on it from all interested parties, including the trade unions.