HC Deb 28 October 1980 vol 991 c224W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what discussions his Department had with the national port employers during the recent proposed national dock strike.

Mr. Mayhew

My Department had meetings with representatives of the National Dock Labour Board and the National Association of Port Employers about the board's request for further loan assistance towards the costs of severing surplus registered dock workers. Officials also had informal contacts with the National Association of Port Employers about the progress of the dispute.