§ Mr. BlairTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what are the legal costs to date incurred by the Port of London Authority in resisting the industrial tribunal case brought by dismissed Tilbury dock workers.
§ Mr. NichollsWe do not hold such information. The cost of any legal representation at an industrial tribunal is a matter for the parties concerned.
§ Mr. BlairTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has discussed with the Port of London Authority its refusal to recognise or bargain collectively with any trade union in respect of its employees; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsMy right hon. and learned Friend has not discussed these matters with the Port of London Authority. The Government believe that the question of trade union recognition is best left to the parties concerned.