§ Mr. Litterickasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service has been invited to assist the 217W parties in the current dispute at the Co-operative Wholesale Society processing plant at Lowestoft; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI understand that the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service arranged joint meetings with the parties on 11 December 1978 and 3 January 1979 but no settlement has so far been reached. ACAS remains in touch with the parties and is ready to assist further if invited to do so.