asked the Prime Minister what visits have been paid by Ministers this year to factories either wholly or partly for the purpose of familiarising themselves with joint production committees.

Ministers have of course already made a great many visits to factories during this year. In the course of these visits every suitable opportunity is taken to include an examination of the arrangements for joint consultation whether through production committees or otherwise.

Will the Prime Minister ensure that in future these visits are not used mainly for the purpose of disseminating Labour Party propaganda?

I do not know to what instance, if any, the hon. Member is referring. Perhaps if he has any particular instance in mind he will refer it to me.