§ Mr. Muddasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) if he will make a statement on steps being taken to resolve the dispute at Herbert Small Tools Limited at Falmouth; and what action has been taken in this matter by ACAS since the commencement of the stoppage;
(2) if he will make a statement on the dispute at Herbert Small Tools Limited, Falmouth, a National Enterprise Board company; what are the reasons for the dispute; and if he will outline the steps being taken to bring about a speedy solution.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI understand there is currently a stoppage of work involving about 100 workers over bonus payments. In September there was another stoppage over basic and overtime rates. The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Serve has met both management and union representatives but has been unable to conciliate. Any changes in pay should, of course, conform to the guidelines of the incomes policy and my Department has given advice on this. I hope the dispute will soon be resolved.