§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will now take action, along the lines recommended by the official committee of inquiry, to end the industrial dispute at Fine Tubes, Plymouth.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkMy right hon. Friend regrets that his attempts to secure a settlement on these lines have not been successful. I understand that company and union representatives discussed the matter last week but were unable to reach agreement. My Department is ready to provide further assistance at any time it can usefully do so.