§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the extent to which Whitley Council agreed provisions have been observed in connection with the downgrading or closure of defence establishments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyGreat importance is attached to Whitley Council procedures and, bearing in mind that proposals covering some 1,000 establishments have been put to the trades unions over the past two and half years, we have a good record on consultation.