§ 12. Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to extend the Conciliation and Arbitration Service on a regional basis; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BoothThe Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service has regional offices in six English regional centres, in Scotland and in Wales, in which about three-quarters of its total staff are employed. Staff resources are currently being strengthened to meet the increasing demands on the service for conciliation and advice.