§ Mr. Mahonasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what action has been taken to resolve industrial unrest on the Inland Revenue offices in Bootle and if the same has been successful; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will authorise an inquiry by his Department into the causes of the continued unrest at the site of Inland Revenue offices in Bootle, at present being built by Sir Robert McAlpine's, builders; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BoothA recent dispute over the contractor's recruitment policy has been resolved through the industry's procedures. The use of similar machinery to deal with a further dispute over the dismissal of an electrician is being considered. The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service is in touch with the situation on the site, and an inquiry would be a matter for the service, which is independent of the Government.