HC Deb 22 April 1971 vol 815 c424W
49. Mr. Ian Lloyd

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the work to rule situation at the Admiralty Surface Weapons Establishment, Portsdown.

Mr. Kirk

Normal working was resumed on 14th April.

50. Mr. Ian Lloyd

asked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will revise the working rules applicable to employees at the Admiralty Surface Weapons Establishment, Portsdown, with a view to reducing the vulnerability of that establishment to their arbitrary interpretation by employees.

Mr. Kirk

Now that the situation has returned to normal, we shall examine closely with the employees' representatives what changes in working conditions are necessary to achieve the best results at the Admiralty Surface Weapons Establishment and to reduce the risk of a recurrence of industrial action.

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