HC Deb 01 November 1979 vol 972 c621W
Mr. Parry

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from interested bodies in the sugar cane refinery industry, particularly from trade unions concerned, requesting meetings with him; and if he will agree to such meetings.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

A number of requests for meetings have been received and as a result my right hon. Friend or I have met representatives of the ACP sugar supplying countries, the refiners and trade unions. As regards meeting with trade unions, my right hon. Friend met a delegation from the Transport and General Workers' Union—Greenock—on 18 July. I met a delegation from the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs on 17 July. I also met members of the Port Refineries Trade Union Committee on 19 September.