§ Mr. Tebbitasked the Secretary of State for Employment when he first became aware of the pay settlement made by the Trades Union Congress with its employees; when he first inquired of the Trades Union Congress about the level and basis of the settlement; and if he has yet ascertained these facts.
§ Mr. BoothI refer the hon. Member to my reply on 26th October.—[Vol. 955, col. 833.] The matter was first brought to my attention by the publicity to which he referred. I am now awaiting a reply to my subsequent request for additional information.