§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the strike of construction workers at Sullom Voe, Shetland.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI have been asked to reply.
A dispute arose last month over terms and conditions of employment for men unloading supplies at the jetty at Sullom Voe, where a new oil terminal is being built. Shetland dockers blacked supplies, including food, and most of the workers employed on the construction site were flown to the mainland. I am glad to say that agreement was reached and blacking ended on 23rd June. I understand arrangements are being made for full resumption of work on the site at an early date.