HC Deb 21 November 1972 vol 846 cc347-9W
Mr. Harold Walker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what references are currently being dealt with by the

Date
References by the Secretary of State under Section 121 of the Industrial Relations Act 1971, concerning: (Date in brackets relates to the original reference to the Royal Commission on Industrial Relations)
Industrial relations training 4th November, 1971 (29th May, 1970)
Industrial communications 4th November, 1971 (16th November, 1970
The rôles in industrial relations of:
(a) boards of directors, 4th November, 1971 (4th May, 1971)
(b) personnel and line management, and
(c) consultants
The hotel and catering industry* 4th November, 1971 (5th November, 1969)
Negotiating machinery for multi-plant undertakings 8th November, 1971
Williams & Glyn's Bank Ltd. 20th March, 1972
General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation Ltd. 5th June, 1972
Certain retail distributive trades 20th June, 1972
G. Clancey Ltd., Halesowen 14th August, 1972
W. Alexander (Coach Builders) Ltd., Falkirk 18th August, 1972
Disputes and grievance procedures and disciplinary matters 15th November, 1972
* Report No. 23, Part One: Hotels and Restaurants, published 6th October, 1971 and Report No. 27, Part Two: Industrial Catering, published 20th March, 1972.

References by the Secretary of State under the Wages Councils Act 1959 (as amended by the Industrial Relations Act 1971) concerning abolition or variation of the field of operation of: Date
The Ready-made and Wholesale Bespoke Tailoring Wages Council 31st January, 1972
The Dressmaking and Women's Light Clothing Wages Council (England and Wales)
The Dressmaking and Women's Light Clothing Wages Council (Scotland)
The Wholesale Mantle and Costume Wages Council
The Shirtmaking Wages Council
The Hat, Cap and Millinery Wages Council
The Corset Wages Council
The Retail Bespoke Tailoring Wages Council (England and Wales)
The Retail Bespoke Tailoring Wages Council (Scotland)
The Rubber Proofed Garment Making Industry Wages Council
The Stamped or Pressed Metal-Wares Wages Council
The Hollow-ware Wages Council
The Pin, Hook and Eye and Snap Fastener Wages Council
The Keg and Drum Wages Council
The Coffin Furniture and Cerement Making Wages Council
Boot and Floor Polish Wages Council 13th June, 1972
Paper Box Wages Council 24th July, 1972
References by the National Industrial Relations Court under the Industrial Relations Act 1971:
Section 11 concerning an agency shop agreement
Rank Leisure Services Limited, Theatre Division and Entertainment Managers' Association 21st September, 1972
Section 17 and Schedule 1 concerning closed shop agreements
British Actors' Equity Association and the Film Production Association of Great Britain 11th August, 1972
British Actors' Equity Association and Council of Regional Theatre
British Actors' Equity Association and the Association of Touring and Producing Managers
British Actors' Equity Association and the Theatrical Management Association Ltd.
British Actors' Equity Association and the Society of West End Theatre Managers
Section 46 concerning recognition of a sole bargaining agent:
Allied Breweries (U.K.) Ltd. and National Association of Licensed House Managers 2nd June, 1972
Section 52 concerning withdrawal of recognition of a sole bargaining agent:
National Coal Board, Immingham Bulk Terminal and a group of employees 3rd July, 1972

Commission on Industrial Relations; and on what dates they were made.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

The Commission on Industrial Relations is currently dealing with the following: