HC Deb 31 July 1974 vol 878 cc356-7W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will move to refer the deliberate denial of papers to the House of Commons to the Committee of Privileges.

Mr. Edward Short

No.

Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will make, or cause to be made, a full statement on the reasons for the stoppage of work that has disrupted the supply of papers to Parliament.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I have been asked to reply.

The stoppage of work that has disrupted the supply of papers to Parliament has resulted from industrial action taken by members of the National Graphical Association in Her Majesty's Stationery Office printing works to further a claim for increased pay and changes in working conditions. The action has taken place following the rejection by the National Graphical Association of an offer made by Her Majesty's Stationery Office during the annual review of the house agreement which covered the pay and conditions of the main printing unions.