Orders of the Day — North-West Region

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:30 pm on 15 June 1981.

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Photo of Mr Charles Morris Mr Charles Morris , Manchester Openshaw 4:30, 15 June 1981

The Minister argues that overmanning, restrictive practices and inordinate wage demands have contributed to the problems of the North-West, but not one of those factors applies to the textile industry. The workers have not demanded inordinate wage increases, they co-operated in double-shift working, and they have also co-operated in closing down 400 mills. His arguments have no substance in fact.