HC Deb 25 March 1971 vol 814 cc164-5W
19. Mr. Kenneth Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has had from the Trades Union Congress on industrial relations and the economy; and what replies he has sent.

Mr. R. Carr

With my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister I met the T.U.C. on 11th March and had a useful discussion on the economy.

I have not received any representations from the T.U.C. on industrial relations since last October, when the T.U.C. declined to enter into consultations with me about the Industrial Relations Bill.

50. Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he last formally met the Trades Union Congress; what subjects were discussed; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. R. Carr

My right hon. Friends the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and I met the T.U.C. Economic Committee at 10, Downing Street on 11th March, when we discussed general economic matters.