§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Employment what study he has given to the industrial dispute at the parliamentary printers; whether the demands advanced by the union side are in conformity with the rules of the current phase of the Government's counter-inflation legislation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkThis dispute has now been settled. Although it has not yet been reported to the Pay Board, the54W on 18th June 1970 and 18th June 1973 or the nearest convenient date in each case under the following headings: National, North Western, Merseyside, Birkenhead, Bebington and Ellesmere Port.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkFollowing is the information:
terms of the settlement are believed to be within the pay limit.