§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement on his official discussions with the chairmen of the nationalised boards on the evening of Tuesday, 20th June, to discuss industrial relations, the economic situation and the fight against inflation; and to what extent such discussions dealt with the proposed 20 per cent. to 25 per cent. increase in the salaries of these Chairmen.
§ The Prime MinisterI welcomed this opportunity to exchange views with the chairmen on a variety of current issues of economic and industrial policy. The details of our discussion must remain confidential.