§ 26. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Employment what policy conclusions he has reached as a result of his negotiations during the rail work to rule.
§ Mr. Maurice Macmillan:As the House knows, following the Government's use of the emergency procedures in the Industrial Relations Act, the National Industrial Relations Court issued a restraint order for a cooling-off period. The unions subsequently called off their industrial action and resumed negotiations with the Railways Board. I hope these will be successful.
§ 42. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he intends to put into effect all the powers, available within the terms of the Indus- 66W ments included there are four major settlements of the same order which have been notified in confidence by individual companies and associations in the private sector.
trial Relations Act, in relation to the industrial strife in the railway industry.
§ Mr. Maurice Macmillan:The purpose of the order made by the National Industrial Relations Court on 19th April was to enable the parties to continue to negotiate freely and without duress. The order expires at midnight on 8th May. Further discussions are now taking place between the parties and I shall consider in the light of these what further action is desirable.
§ 50. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will make a statement on his latest actions in relation to the dispute in the rail industry.
§ Mr. Maurice Macmillan:The British Railways Board and the three railway 67W unions have now resumed their discussions and I hope that these will lead to a successful conclusion.