Unemployment

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:36 pm on 25 June 1980.

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Photo of Mr James Prior Mr James Prior , Lowestoft 9:36, 25 June 1980

I will not give way at the moment.

The communiqué states: Inflation retards growth and harms all sections of our societies. Determined fiscal and monetary restraint is required to break inflationary expectations. This is a clear statement of the Government's general economic strategy and one to which it is heartening to see foreign Government's of varying political complexions subscribe.

The communiqué refers to the need for a continuing dialogue among the social partners. I think that a dialogue between management and work people has much to contribute and I should like to see that dialogue extended to the Government in every way possible. The NEDC is probably the best vehicle for expanding and extending that dialogue. We shall do all that we can to do that.