HC Deb 29 July 1974 vol 878 cc63-4W
45. Mr. Lipton

asked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will make a statement on the dispute affecting the printing of parliamentary papers.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I informed the House on 10th July that the printing of parliamentary papers was being impeded by the industrial action of the National Graphical Association in support of a claim for improved pay and conditions. The situation has now deteriorated and meetings with the officials of the National Graphical Association have so far failed to find a basis for settlement.

Copies of the documents essential for the business of the House have continued to be made available, in limited quantities, in one form or another.

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