HC Deb 19 July 1976 vol 915 cc341-2W
Mr. Britian

asked the Lord President of the Council whether he will make a statement about the nature of the dispute that has delayed the publication of the Official Report for 2nd July 1976, stating the parties to the dispute, the issues in the dispute and the steps that have been taken to resolve it.

Mr. Foot

Printing of theOfficial Report for 2nd July was delayed due to the reluctance of some members of the National Graphical Association (NGA) to work overtime during the night of 2nd-3rd July. The action by the NGA affected the overtime earnings of some members of the National Society of Operative Printers Graphical and Media Personnel (NATSOPA). Five meetings have been held and the parties have agreed to endeavour to regain their previous working relationship. Management will now call for overtime to print the Official Report of 2nd July.