§ Mr. Muddasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will summarise in theOfficial Reportthe exact terms of agreement between himself and the Transport and General Workers' Union regarding the movement of essential foodstuffs for both animal and human consumption.
§ Mr. William Rodgers:The agreement I published on 12th January has been updated by the code of practice issued by the TGWU which says in relation to the essential foodstuffs for both animal and human consumption that pickets should not seek to prevent, hinder or delay vehicles from entering or leaving premises if they are carrying supplies, including livestock, for the production, packaging, marketing and distribution of food and animal feeding stuffs.
§ Mr. Muddasked the Secretary of State for Transport if, in his discussions with the Transport and General Workers' Union, it was agreed that fresh fruit and 947W vegetables should be included in the category of food within the terms of agreement for permitted movements.
§ Mr. William Rodgers:Yes.