§ Mr. Priorasked the Secretary of State for Employment what consultations he has carried out with the Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers and Engravers since the debate the House in June 51W 1977; and if he is satisfied that the union has reformed its practices accordingly.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI have not had consultations with SLADE since the debate in the House last year. The union is aware of my views, which were made plain on that occasion. I very much regret that as yet I have seen little evidence that the situation has significantly changed, although I understand that further talks are planned between the TUC's Printing Industries Committee and representatives of the advertising industry.