§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations have taken place with the appropriate trade unions about the future of the Quality Assurance (Weapons) workshops at Woolwich Arsenal; and with what result.
§ Mr. DuffyConsultative documents were given to the trade unions in Woolwich on 25th August and have been discussed in the joint industrial council. The unions remain opposed to the closure of the workshops.