§ Dr. Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will make a statement on the present position in the industrial dispute at Kodak Limited, Hemel Hempstead.
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§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkThe dispute at the Kodak processing plant at Hemel Hempstead is part of a wider issue involving claims for recognition from a number of unions affiliated to the TUC. My conciliation officers have been closely involved in efforts to secure a settlement. Following their intervention the parties agreed that discussions should continue under an independent chairman. From these discussions a number of points have emerged which I understand are currently being considered by the parties. My officers are maintaining close contact with the situation with a view to finding a basis for a resumption of normal working.