HC Deb 19 December 1995 vol 268 cc1082-3W
Mr. Parry

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will establish an inquiry into the dispute between Merseyside dockers and the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, and if he will make a statement. [7323]

Mr. John M. Taylor

No. The dispute is solely a matter for the parties concerned.

Mr. Parry

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the talks between ACAS and the Transport and General Workers Union concerning the dispute between the dock workers and the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company. [7156]

Mr. Taylor

No. ACAS does not divulge details of its contacts with the parties to a dispute without their permission.