§ 53. Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received concerning the current problems in the newspaper industry, with particular reference to the possible suspension of publication by Times Newspapers Ltd.
§ Mr. Harold Walker:My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I have met national officials of the major trade unions concerned and, on separate occasions, senior management representatives of Times Newspapers Limited, in each case at their request. Both sides have impressed on us the seriousness of the present situation.