§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list his powers under the Industrial Relations Act to intervene in industrial disputes.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkMy right hon. Friend has powers to apply to the Industrial Court under Sections 37 (remedial action where procedure agreement is nonexistent or defective), 45 (recognition disputes), 138 (discontinuance of industrial action in emergency) and 141 (ballot in emergency). In addition, he has power to refer questions of industrial relations to the Commission on Industrial Relations under Section 121.