HC Deb 29 March 1973 vol 853 cc388-9W
38. Mr. Cyril Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will call a further meeting between the Government, CBI and TUC with a view to asking them to agree to the introduction of a basic minimum wage. and of the direct sharing by employees in company profits.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

The stage 2 White Paper says that the Governmentintends during the summer to consult both sides of industry on the policy for Stage 3 ". Either side will be free to raise the questions mentioned by the hon. Member during these talks, if they so wish.