§ 52. Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Employment what proposals he has specifically to protect low-paid workers of all industrial categories if prices rise on British entry to the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. BryanThe increased economic growth which our entry will encourage offers the best opportunity for improving the living standards of all employees, including the low-paid.
§ 53. Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will", in his forthcoming meetings with trade union leaders, discuss the question of low pay in particular industries.
§ Mr. BryanThere is no set agenda for the talks which the Government are having with the T.U.C. and the C.B.I. and I cannot say which particular questions will be raised at future meetings.