§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service has been asked to intervene in the bread dispute; what effect it is having on domestic and commercial bread supplies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI understand that ACAS has been in touch with both parties and will be having discussions today with the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union.
I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food that bread availability varies from place to place but that total production, including production by the Bakers' Federation, is running at about 65 per cent. to 70 per cent. of its normal level.