HC Deb 02 March 1972 vol 832 c154W
79. Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is aware that the management of a firm at Stanley, County Durham, the name of which is in his possession, are infringeing the unfair practices provisions of the Industiral Relations Act by locking-out their employees; and what action he will take.

Mr. Bryan

The Act enables an aggrieved party to make a complaint to the National Industrial Relations Court if it considers that an unfair industrial practice has been committed. In his reply on 24th February, my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State made it clear that officers of my Department are ready to give any assistance acceptable to both the parties to this dispute.