HC Deb 01 November 1976 vol 918 c488W
24. Sir W. Elliott

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what measures he proposes to take to protect the economy from the effects of disruptive activities such as those described recently by the managing director of British Steel. Consett.

Mr. Harold Walker

The Government's industrial relations policies, including the establishment of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, have already resulted in a dramatic reduction in the number of industrial stoppages since 1974. I hope that this improvement will continue.