§ Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he has taken to end the industrial dispute still continuing at Somerset House; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreesonI suggested that the union should seek the assistance of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service concerning terms of employment in relation to the national working rules. My Department will now treat the allegations as alleged breaches of the fair wages condition, and as part of the procedure, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service will attempt conciliation.