Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 November 1961.
My right hon. Friend is unable to make an estimate, but there can be no doubt that industrial disputes have led to a loss of motor vehicle exports. I very much welcome the discussion which my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour is having with leading employers and trade union officials about industrial relations in the industry. The Board of Trade is in close touch with the industry about exports and will continue to give all the assistance it can.