§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer on what date he received a communication from W. J. Dennis, the chairman of the trade union side of the Joint Industrial Council of the Royal Mint, sent on 7th April; what was the nature of this communication; what was his reply; and what action he proposes to take to rectify the grievances, for which Her Majesty's Government is responsible, as enumerated in this communication.
§ Mr. BarberThe letter was received on 14th April and a reply was sent on 20th April. The letter dealt with certain organisational changes at the Royal Mint and indicated no grievances which need to be remedied. I do not propose to take any action.