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Written question asked by Iain Coleman (Labour) on Thursday, 4 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 1997. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the President of the Board of Trade, If she will invite ACAS to use their conciliation services in the Barclays Bank dispute. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Coleman: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will invite the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service to use its conciliation services in the Barclays bank dispute. [19897] Mr. Ian McCartney: ACAS is an independent body and the Government cannot and should not direct it to act in any particular way. ACAS of course stands ready to assist but can become involved in talks only where both sides agree.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19897; 303 c305W
Session
1997-98
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
ACAS Barclays Industrial disputes