HC Deb 12 July 1977 vol 935 cc85-6W
32. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will review the powers of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.

Mr. Booth

I do not think it would be appropriate to review the powers of the Service at present.

41. Mr. Hoyle

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many recog nisation issues the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service has reported on or is currently studying.

Mr. John Grant

I understand from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service that up to the end of June 1977, 51 recognition references had been the subject of formal reports, and 537 references were still being dealt with.