§ Sir Brandon Rhys-Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what steps he takes to encourage the adoption of no-strike agreements in the private sector; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what progress he has made with the promotion of the adoption of no-strike agreements in the public sector; and if he will state the basis on which he recommends that such agreements should be formulated.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyNo-strike agreements are, of course, a matter for negotiation between employers and trade unions. There are a number of recent examples of collective agreements in the private sector which are designed to avoid recourse to industrial action. Adherence to adequate procedure agreements promotes the resolution of grievances and reduces the likelihood of strikes.