HC Deb 21 May 1997 vol 294 cc67-8W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what contact has been undertaken by her Department with the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company in respect of measures to reach an agreement with the dismissed employees. [513]

Mr. Ian McCartney

[holding answer 20 May 1997]My Department has had no contact with the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company concerning the resolution of this dispute. However, I understand the independent Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service has been in touch with the two sides to this dispute and remains ready to provide assistance if both sides agree.