§ Mr. Strangasked the Minister for the Civil Service if she has studied report No. 20 published by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service on the contract cleaning industry; and if she is now prepared to have talks with the relevant unions on its implications.
§ Mr. HayhoeThis report was made to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment, and I understand that he is consulting interested parties before reaching a decision about the report's recommendations. But I am willing to discuss the arrangements for cleaning Government premises with the Civil Service trade unions if they wish.