HC Deb 27 April 1971 vol 816 c85W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will now seek an opportunity of meeting the Trades Union Congress and/or its General Council to discuss with them their objections to and suggestions for improving the Industrial Relations Bill.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Since last October the T.U.C. have declined to enter into consultations with my right hon. Friend about the Industrial Relations Bill, but he remains willing to discuss it with them at any convenient time.