§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if, with a view to legislation, he will undertake discussions with the National Union of Tailors and Garment Workers about the growth of labour-only sub-contracting in the clothing industry;
(2) if, with a view to legislation, he will make inquiries into the growth of labour-only sub-contracting in the clothing industry; and if he will make a statement;
(3) if, with a view to legislation, he will seek to discover how many firms, individuals and companies in the clothing industry have introduced labour-only sub-contracting.
§ Mr. Anthony Grant1 would be very glad to investigate any evidence which the hon. Member has on this subject.